Maintenance Technician

Full Time – Hourly

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Purpose of Position:

Perform advanced repair and preventative maintenance of various equipment, systems and buildings, including technical service of these areas associated with the rearing and production of Commercial turkeys. Enhance the department's ability to meet internal and external customer expectations.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible to assist with job and safety training of employees and temporary employees assigned to assist this department.
• Responsible to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, team members, and outside vendors in a positive and respectful manner.
• Responsible to work independently and take direction from the Maintenance Lead in tasks that need to be completed.
• Comply with and enforce safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.
• Assist in Annual Farm Safety Compliance Audits and ensure farms are meeting or exceeding Company standards.
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce biosecurity, policies and procedures in the department.
• Responsible to prioritize work and work efficiently under time constraints.
  • Priority A: Barn's Environmental Management - Feed, water, lighting, ventilation (heat, exhaust, circulation).
  • Priority B: Product Environmental Management - Fogger units, vaporizer units, chemical distribution systems.
  • Priority C: Employee Safety Management - As it applies to and within Priority A and B above, including Priority D and E below.
  • Priority D: Fire Safety Management - Equipment and barns.
  • Priority E: Light Carpentry Management - Barns.
• Maintain shop parts room, truck and surrounding area in organized order and clean condition.
• Maintain level of parts inventory in truck for day-to-day replacement needs.
• Set up various pieces of new equipment in proper operating condition. Make necessary modifications and change following diagram of new equipment. Participate in decision making of new equipment and systems.
• Familiar with and responsible to interpret provisions of the National Electrical Code and State Plumbing Code, and maintain DNR licensing for water well installation and repair.
• Understand and utilize electrical and electronic schematics, diagrams, and components.
• Understand and utilize operating manuals and or Company programs and policies.
• Diagnose and perform repairs, calibrations on electromechanical and solid state devices such as: D.C. motors, motor control and protection circuits, sensors, relays, solenoid valves, timers, proximity switches, photoelectric switches, pressure switches, and thermocouples.
• Diagnose service and repair electronic/electrical circuitry associated with chemical distribution systems, fogger systems, vaporizer units, alarm systems, and environmental controllers.
• Diagnose, service and repair flame safety controls, hot service ignition controls, transformers, high limit switches, and gas control valves associated with agricultural furnaces.
• Calculation and installation of regulator on natural and propane gas systems.
• Perform oxygen/acetylene cutting and brazing. Welding on ferrous and nonferrous metals using proper equipment and consumable rod required to conform to the metal characteristics of the components to be welded.
• Assist farms in regular and preventative maintenance on all equipment and vehicles.
• Operate farm equipment when needed.

Minimum Qualification:

• Three years of verifiable experience in repairs of equipment and facilities associated with poultry production, or Vocational/Technical degree in maintenance related technology.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills in the area of managing own work load, maintaining inventories.
• Good oral communication skills to effectively deal with employees, peers, supervisors, and outside contractors.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license with good vehicle operating records.
• Able to work five days per week with varied hours per day as scheduled and to be available after hours for emergencies.
• Understand and perform computer functions, i.e. alarm, and ventilation controllers.
• Must be in good physical condition. No restrictions against physically repetitive activities of lifting, bending, twisting, and climbing. No restrictions prohibiting work in a hot, dusty environment with ammonia present. (Hot is defined as 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and cold is defined as -30 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.)
• Performance results must have met expectations with Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) and/or previous employer in the following:
  • Attendance and Dependability
  • Performance, Quantity, and Quality
  • Behavior and Cooperation
  • Employee Safety

Preferred qualifications:

• Vocational degree related to agricultural confinement building systems and maintenance, and four years of verifiable experience in repair of assets and equipment of poultry production facilities.
• Able to understand and use computer software such as Excel and Windows.
• Successful completion of Jennie-O Turkey Store Company's Supervisory and Management Skill Training Program.
• Exceeding performance results with Jennie-O Turkey Store Company (internal candidate) and/or previous employer in the following areas:
  • Attendance and Dependability
  • Performance, Quantity, and Quality
  • Behavior and Cooperation
  • Employee Safety

What you will receive:

• Competitive pay with pay increases
• You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
• Extraordinary benefit package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan, continuing education and much more. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
• Advancement opportunities
• Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/