Pay Range: $36.00-$44.00/ based on experience 

Shift Differential: $1.00 for 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm

Benefits:

• Paid Time off from first day. Earn up to 14 days in your first year!
• 401K starts immediately, company matches 50% on the first 6%
• Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Weekly
• Education Assistance for Employees and Dependents
• ESL Classes offered Onsite

Description:
The primary role of the Industrial Controls Technician is to continuously improve the reliability, efficiency, and utilization of plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems.  This is accomplished by utilizing electrical and mechanical expertise in the precise design, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of plant systems and equipment followed by concise and accurate documentation of all activities and observations.  The industrial controls technician works closely with all plant personnel to support improved electrical, electronic, and computerized control system reliability as well as efficient and cost-effective use of plant resources.  

Job Duties:

1.    Apply industrial maintenance skills and knowledge to design, install, program, operate, maintain, and repair plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems.

For example, the industrial controls technician will maintain and share expert knowledge of maintenance and operation methods of plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems.  He/she will utilize training, technical expertise, and reliability methods to troubleshoot and formulate solutions to asset and process related deficiencies.  The incumbent must be capable of disassembly and reassembly of equipment in order to repair, replace, adjust, clean, lubricate, calibrate and align equipment components.  This work also includes the installation and programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

2.    Monitor and record system performance, and make adjustments to assure the safe and efficient operation of plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems.

For example, the industrial controls technician monitors and adjusts equipment controls such that process efficiencies are maximized while assuring uptime of all plant systems.  He/she will observe and interpret readings from gauges, meters, charts and software registering various aspects of the control systems to ensure that they are operating properly.

3.    Initiate and perform condition monitoring tasks including preventive and predictive maintenance.

For example, the industrial controls technician utilizes condition monitoring technologies (such as motor circuit analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic analysis, etc.) to support the continued improvement of plant electrical equipment reliability.  He/she evaluates and recommends detailed instructions required to perform the condition monitoring tasks. The incumbent then summarizes the data collected and makes recommendations for equipment and process improvement based on the data collected.

4.    Troubleshoot equipment failures to ascertain possible failure modes and participate with operations, plant engineering, suppliers, and other associates to improve equipment reliability.

For example, the industrial controls technician observes, tests, and evaluates equipment operation to diagnose malfunctions.  He/she uses industrial controls expertise, analytical troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis to recommend and implement corrective system improvements.  This will include troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), personal computers, and manufacturer’s established design software.

5.    Utilize the company’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) and supports its use as a key management information tool.

For example, the industrial controls technician will initiate detailed work requests to troubleshoot, repair, and modify plant control and electrical equipment and then document all repairs and maintenance performed.

6.    Recommend, develop, and implement system modifications to improve equipment operations and provide for attainment of plant and department goals.

For example, the industrial controls technician continuously reviews each existing electrical preventive maintenance task.  He/she recommends additions, improvements, changes to the frequency of, or deletion of task instructions as needed to increase the overall effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program.  This will include drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other maintenance procedures.

7.    Provide direction and training for less skilled maintenance personnel and machine operators.

For example, the industrial controls technician will teach and lead less trained technicians and operators in the operation, proactive maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems.
 

Requirements:

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Must be willing to work holidays if scheduled.
• Must we willing to train new maintenance team members.
• Other duties assigned by management.
• 2+ years of technical experience designing, programming, operating, and maintaining industrial control systems.
• Preferred: Associate degree in industrial Electronics/ Electrical Maintenance
   

Any questions or help with your application should be directed to [email protected] or can call 531-239-3620.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.