Atlanta - Industrial Mechanic

Hormel Foods has an opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Tucker, GA, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Responsibilities:

• Use communication skills to keep Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers, and fellow team members informed of their progress.
• Practice safe working procedures in accordance with safety policies of Hormel Foods.
• Perform the necessary work with a minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems.
• Use knowledge and skill to produce equipment and modify existing equipment to meet the needs of the production teams.
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
• Change line for package changeovers.
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned lines.

Applicants must be willing and capable of:

• The ability to frequently lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required throughout the course of a shift.
• The ability to stand in one spot on a work stand or at a work station except during breaks and lunches.
• The ability to frequently perform grasping & pinching motions to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to kneel/squat/climb as necessary to complete job related tasks.
• The ability to perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
• The ability to frequently twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.

Qualifications:

• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
• Candidates will complete a maintenance assessment during the interview process.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Ability to utilize product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
• Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotics motors, in-coders, etc.).
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
• Ability to utilize schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).

Wages:

• $29.20/hour & yearly raise
• OT is earned on a daily and weekly basis

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