To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

Associate Maintenance Engineer 

Job Purpose: Supervises maintenance personnel and directs the modification, improvement and installation of high-tech equipment in a manufacturing facility to maximize equipment and facility productivity at minimum cost.

Responsibilities:

Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processesTrains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled tradesOffers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvementUtilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipmentSelects vendors for equipment purchasesTroubleshoots mechanical processesInstalls and starts-up new equipment and processesDevelops creative ideas to cut costsSupervises equipment design changesMonitors and controls energy useResearches alteration requests and provides justificationNegotiates and oversees contract workAuthorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipmentEnsures safety and security of physical plant and facilitiesVerifies and completes administrative workCommunicates department projects with plant management

Requirements:

Must graduate in December 2025 or May 2026 with Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or a related field with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA preferredInnovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skillsMust be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United StatesApplicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visaMust be open to relocation

Training:

Spend up to six weeks in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a departmentThe training program consists of shadowing experienced Maintenance Engineers and training in Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, Economic Value Added (EVA), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)Maintenance Engineers attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.

Advancement:

Maintenance Engineering is often the stepping stone to corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management. Corporate engineers do mostly project and design work.Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiariesHormel Foods' "promote-from-within" philosophy rewards outstanding performance

Locations:

Osceola, IADubuque, IAAustin, MN

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.