• Plant Engineering Technician

    Hormel Foods (Algona, IA)


    PLANNER/SCHEDULER- Algona Iowa

     

    Work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 0700-1530, including overtime and weekends as needed.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Plant Engineering Technician works closely with all plant engineering personnel in support of improved equipment and process reliability as well as efficient and cost-effective use of plant resources.

    The person in this position:

    + Acts as the principal contact person between the maintenance department and the plant departments requesting maintenance work.

    + Receives all non-emergency, non-rush work orders from the requesting departments of the areas to which he/she is assigned in order to:

    + Assure that work requested is needed and is the best solution.

    + Examines jobs to be done, determines scope and materials needed, identifies the best way to accomplish the work, and develops detailed job plan. Consults with requester, maintenance supervisor and/or craftsman when necessary.

    + Estimates cost of each work order in terms of direct labor, materials, outside services, and total cost.

    + Maintains backlog of work orders not yet planned, routing for approval, awaiting parts, and ready to schedule.

    + Develops a maintenance work schedule for the maintenance supervisor with input from the entire scheduling group.

    + Schedules and conducts daily and weekly meetings with his/her assigned scheduling group.

    + Makes recommendations for improvements to work planning and scheduling process.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required

    + A strong pattern of initiative.

    + Demonstrated leadership skills.

    + Good problem-solving, decision-making skills.

    + Good written and verbal communication skills

    + The ability to learn and effectively use various software programs including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company’s EAM system, and Outlook

    Preferred

    + Minimum two-year degree in Engineering Technology and/or minimum of four years’ work experience as an Engineering Technician and/or minimum of 5 years' work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.

    + Ability to use measurement equipment (calipers, flowmeters, etc.).

    + Ability to use advanced condition monitoring equipment (vibration analyzer, infrared camera, etc.) in an industrial environment. A solid background in mechanical and electrical systems as well as training in maintenance reliability theory.

     

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

     

    **Requisition ID** : 28832

     

    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.