Maintenance Trainee-CLMB

The Maintenance Trainee will learn to work with all plant personnel to support improved equipment and process reliability as well as efficient and cost effective use of plant resources. This position requires the development of a solid background in mechanical and electrical systems as well as training in maintenance reliability to be advanced to the industrial maintenance technician position. This position requires excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills. In addition, the ability to read and work from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical manuals, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and control schematics must adequately demonstrated prior to advancement to the industrial maintenance technician position. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to learn and effectively use various software programs including the company’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).

The incumbent must demonstrate satisfactory performance and knowledge in all of the key areas described below, in addition to completing formal education requirements assigned by the Company. The Engineer will review current OTJ performance, and review Competency List completion. In addition, the Trainee will have an annual performance review that is tied to the annual merit increase. The trainee must be making progress toward the completion of the courses listed in the Development Programand must be successfully performing the role of the Maintenance Craftsman Trainee. Both of these factors also will be reviewed during the formal quarterly performance review process. Failure to progress in the program (grade “C” or better in each course; rated “meet expectations” on performance reviews) may result in dismissal from the Development Program.

The Maintenance Trainee will be required to attend a minimum of two classes per semester but no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Columbus MFG will pay the Trainee their hourly wage while in class. Mileage to and from school will be at the expense of the Trainee. Tuition and books will be paid by Columbus MFG. The Trainee will be required to refund Columbus MFG 100% of costs, excluding wages paid by Columbus MFG, should their employment end for any reason within 3 years from the completion date of the Industrial Automation and Machine Maintenance program. Also, the Trainee agrees to pay 100% of Columbus MFG costs for any class in which they do not receive a “C” or higher. The Trainee agrees to make a onetime payment for the costs paid by Columbus MFG or agrees to authorize payroll deductions for the amount equivalent to the costs paid by Columbus MFG.

Selection Criteria

Qualified personnel who express interest in participating in the industrial Maintenance Craftsman Development Program will be selected for participation based on the following criteria, in order of precedence as follows:

1. Previous Experience: preference will be granted to those who have work experience related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and process systems. Knowledge in these areas will be assessed through formal testing administered by Columbus MFG (maintenance and/or electrical exam).

2. Formal Training: preference will be granted based on the number completed courses within the Maintenance Craftsman Development curriculum or equivalent (if applicable).

3. Job performance in current position at Columbus MFG.

4. Length of Service: all other criteria equal between candidates, preference will be granted to the individual with greatest length of service.

Requisition ID : 36295

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.