Knoxville Plant Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Knoxville plant has an opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. This position maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Knoxville Iowa and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits wage of $31.80. This position has opportunities for overtime. Weekend work is required. Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. The Knoxville plant specializes in the production of Dry Sausage items including PILLOW PACK pepperoni.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on pumps motors hydraulics conveyor systems and production machines; following diagrams sketches operations manuals manufacturers instructions and engineering specifications.
Performs industrial maintenance functions in installation preventative maintenance repair modification and improvement of a wide variety of equipment.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment including welders lathe and mill.
Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment including grinders stuffers and meat pumps and packaging equipment including Multivacs slicer and metal detectors.
Assists production in setup and tear down of equipment.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
Follow safe working procedures in accordance with the safety policies of the Knoxville plant.
Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of the Knoxville plant.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or related field or training at an accredited technical school.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
Well-developed interpersonal organizational and analytical skills.

Preferred:

Welding and working with food processing equipment.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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.

DescriptionThe Knoxville plant has an opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. This position maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Knoxvil...

Description

Job Responsibilities:

Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on pumps motors hydraulics conveyor systems and production machines; following diagrams sketches operations manuals manufacturers instructions and engineering specifications.
Performs industrial maintenance functions in installation preventative maintenance repair modification and improvement of a wide variety of equipment.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment including welders lathe and mill.
Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment including grinders stuffers and meat pumps and packaging equipment including Multivacs slicer and metal detectors.
Assists production in setup and tear down of equipment.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
Follow safe working procedures in accordance with the safety policies of the Knoxville plant.
Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of the Knoxville plant.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or related field or training at an accredited technical school.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
Well-developed interpersonal organizational and analytical skills.

Preferred: