Controls Technician-FBO

Hormel Foods Controls Technician - (Jennie-O Turkey Store - Faribault Plant)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

Career Level: Hourly – 10M

Division: Maintenance / Engineering
Location: Faribault, MN 
Pay Range: $30.75 - $43.25

Controls Technician – Faribault Plant

This position reports to the Manager of Plant Engineering. 

Interested candidates: Please reach out to Human Resources with any questions or call 507-334-5555.

The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 07:00 A.M. - 3:30 PM; however, flexibility is required, as variable shifts and alternative work hours are to be expected in this role and may be needed to support plant operations.  Occasional weekend work will be required to support plant operations and production demands.
 

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and OT networks.
• Perform I/O testing, device replacement, wiring, and verification activities under supervision.
• Perform electrical inspections, testing, and verification using multimeters, megohmmeters, and other approved test equipment as trained.
• Analyze system interactions to identify root causes of intermittent or multi-equipment failures including mechanical issues.
• Perform troubleshooting of plant-wide control system interactions and OT network issues.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and distributed control applications.
• Apply precision calibration, tuning, and validation techniques to improve process stability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement by optimizing control logic, alarms, and automation strategies, including building new code, visualizations, and trends.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities for control system components and networks.
• Follow all electrical safety requirements including lockout/tagout, arc‑flash precautions, and safe work practices.
• Follow OT, electrical, and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Provide cross-functional support during startups, changeovers, breakdowns, and recovery events.
• Document work activities and updates in CMMS and approved control system documentation COPIA.
• Mentor Controls Trainees and support skill development within the controls group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Two‑year technical degree or equivalent experience in controls, electrical, automation, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial controls or automation experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and OT networks.
• Experience performing calibrations, tuning, and system validation.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical issues.  
• Ability to efficiently learn and use business and technical software tools—including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company’s EAMS/CMMS, and Outlook—to support maintenance planning, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; twisting, bending, kneeling, and crawling on top of or under equipment; working in hot and cold environments; operating aerial lifts; using ladders; and working at heights.
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Preferred

• Rockwell Automation Logix Maintainer or equivalent certification.
• Experience with industrial networks, cybersecurity concepts, and system integration.
• Experience SCADA systems and advanced automation applications.

 

Hormel Foods 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.