Hormel Foods

Electrical Engineering/Controls Technician

Posted on: 19 Sep 2021

Rochelle, IL

Job Description

Job Description

NOW OFFERING A $1000 RETENTION BONUS AND FREE 2-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION

Starting Wage $29-$32 per hour

Rochelle Foods LLC has an opening for an Electrical Engineering/Controls Technician. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Rochelle, IL and enjoy competitive wages along with a competitive benefits package. Vacancies are typically on 2nd or 3rd shift with opportunities for overtime. Weekend work is required. Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Rochelle Foods, LLC produces a variety of products for foodservice and retail consumers, including Hormel® Bacon 1, Hormel® Black Label® bacon, precooked and microwaveable bacon, Hormel® Compleats® microwaveable meals and deli hams.

Responsibilities: This position requires a strong understanding of both alternating current and direct current control circuitry including wiring, troubleshooting and design.  Candidates must have a strong PLC background including, but not limited to programming, troubleshooting and program modifications.  Candidates also must possess an understanding of computers and have an understanding of how electronics function.  The ideal candidate will show strong leadership skills and be able to take a project from the drawing board to completion.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Electrician Engineer, or related field, or training at an accredited technical school.

·         Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

·         Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.

·         Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills

·         Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Hormel Foods

Austin, MN

Hormel Foods Corporation produces and markets various meat and food products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. It offers various perishable meat products, including fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamoles, and bacons; and shelf-stable products, such as canned luncheon meats, peanut butters, chilies, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hashes, stews, meat spreads, flour and corn tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and other products.

The company also provides turkey products; nutritional food products and supplements; dessert and drink mixes; and industrial gelatin products.

It sells its products through sales personnel, as well as through independent brokers and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.

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