Maintenance Planner-PEL

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively plan jobs across a wide array of equipment. This requires basic mechanical knowledge plus working with area craftsman and storeroom personnel to effectively coordinate, plan and schedule the jobs to high percentage completion rate. 
• Leads daily planning/scheduling meetings designed to orchestrate coordination with operations and maintenance to complete backlogged work with the effective utilization of plant resources.
• Effectively manages large backlog of work and be able to set priorities in planning process
• Conducts frequent audits on processing equipment, assessing the operating condition and reviewing the reliability program for these assets.
• Provides input to address equipment obsolescence and replacement, and interface with equipment manufacturers.
• Assist with capital projects and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A strong pattern of initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Good problem-solving, decision making and project management skills.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.
• The ability to learn and effectively use various software programs including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company’s EAMS system and HDS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various software programs including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company’s EAMS system and HDS.

What you will receive: 
●    Competitive pay with pay increases after one year. 
●    Extraordinary benefits – Including paid vacation and holidays; weekly paychecks, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (very affordable compared to area companies AND you become eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment); life insurance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401k with match; and tuition reimbursement program.
●    FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com).
●    Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants.
●    Training – You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for the role.
●    Advancement opportunities– You are on a direct track to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management.
●    Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Providing people with iconic food brands for 80+ years. 
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, we’re one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. We’re a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), and we offer an array of more than 1,500 high-quality turkey products throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. We’re proud of feeding people delicious food and helping feed the world.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store 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.

To save time applying, Jennie-O Turkey Store does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.  A requirement of a position with Jennie-O Turkey Store is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.