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Maintenance Engineer-Hormel Foods (Wichita, KS)

at Hormel Foods

📍 Wichita, KS, United States Unknown 💰 $82K – $115K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $82K – $115K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or related field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves managing maintenance activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing design changes to ensure smooth manufacturing operations in the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage maintenance activities
  • Troubleshoot mechanical processes
  • Install and start-up equipment
  • Develop cost-saving ideas
  • Monitor energy use

Technical Overview

The technical scope includes maintenance management, mechanical troubleshooting, CAD modeling, and equipment installation, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level maintenance engineer with at least 3 years of experience, proficient in CAD and troubleshooting, with strong leadership and communication skills in a manufacturing or food processing environment.

Must-Have Skills

Maintenance ManagementMechanical ProcessesCADTroubleshootingEquipment Installation

Nice-to-Have Skills

Energy MonitoringFacilities ManagementEquipment Design Changes

Tools & Platforms

CMMSCAD

Required Skills

Maintenance ManagementMechanical ProcessesCADTroubleshootingEquipment InstallationEnergy MonitoringFacilities ManagementEquipment Design Changes

Hard Skills

Maintenance ManagementMechanical ProcessesCADEquipment InstallationTroubleshootingEnergy MonitoringEquipment Design ChangesSafety ProtocolsFacilities Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCreativity

Industry & Role

Industry Food & Beverage
Job Function Overseeing maintenance and mechanical operations in a manufacturing setting.

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa

Keywords for Your Resume

Maintenance EngineerMaintenance ManagementMechanical ProcessesCADTroubleshootingEquipment InstallationEnergy MonitoringFacilities ManagementEquipment Design Changes

Deal Breakers

Lack of maintenance management experience, No CAD or troubleshooting skills, Requires sponsorship for work visa

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