PlantMaintenance Engineering Intern-Summer 2026- Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Plant/Maintenance Engineer Intern/Co-op

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 includePlanters SkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly HormelBlack 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 Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds 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 worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.

Job Purpose: To gain real world experience by performing the duties of their full-time engineering counterparts supervising maintenance personnel and directing the modification improvement and installation of high-tech equipment in a manufacturing facility to maximize equipment and facility productivity at minimum cost

Responsibilities:

Will be involved in one or more of the following assignments:

Learn aboutEnterprise Asset Management software and assist withreliability improvements
Update engineering information on the plant water and industrial sewer systems
Learn about system design and make recommendations regarding improvements which could include involvement with water-saving and energy conservation projects
Update plant engineering information on the plant compressed air distribution system
Become familiar with the design of plant air handling equipment and make recommendations to improve air balance within certain areas of the plant
Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis

Requirements:

Must graduatebetween December 2026 and May 2028 and major in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering or a related engineering field with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA preferred
Demonstrated leadership persuasive initiative analytical and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
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 (all plant positions)
This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace

Location:

Position is based at Dold Foods in Wichita KS

Timeframe:

Internship is May 26 2026 - August 7 2026

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive wage: $27.50/hr
Paid housing lump sum
Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
Company 401k match
Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
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.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionPlant/Maintenance Engineer Intern/Co-opTo 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...