About the role#
This position offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will perform duties similar to full-time engineering staff, focusing on equipment productivity and facility maintenance. You will work on projects to improve system reliability and efficiency while gaining exposure to plant operations.
What you'll do#
- Learn to use Enterprise Asset Management software and assist with reliability improvements.
- Update engineering documentation for plant water, industrial sewer, and compressed air distribution systems.
- Evaluate system designs and recommend improvements for water-saving and energy conservation initiatives.
- Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering degree program, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Access to a personal motor vehicle for travel to and from the workplace.
Location & details#
- Terms: Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Locations: Austin, MN; Dubuque, IA; Osceola, IA; Wichita, KS; Rochelle, IL; Omaha, NE; Faribault, MN; Melrose, MN; or Willmar, MN.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota. Founded in 1891, the organization manages a portfolio of brands including SPAM, SKIPPY, and PLANTERS. It operates as a public company and is a member of the S&P 500 Index. The business employs over 10,000 people.
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