WAP - Mechanical Maintenance Technician-all shifts-Willmar, MN- Jennie-O
Hormel Foods · Willmar, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Hormel Foods (food & beverage) in Willmar, MN. Work experience pertaining to electrical field of 1 year or greater.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 76 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- PLC 32%
- Welding 29%
- Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Hormel Foods in Willmar
1 other open role at this site · 9 people we found in reliability roles at Hormel Foods.
- Assistant Live Production Supervisor - Central -Willmar, MN · Production · Supervisor
Full description from Hormel FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
1. Perform electrical troubleshooting and general maintenance tasks, including PMs on equipment per area assigned.
2. Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors.
3. Assist other team members in completing work orders/task per maintenance schedule.
4. May be part of the Emergency Response team.
5. Diagnose and perform repairs, calibrations on electromechanical and solid state of the art equipment.
6. Adhere to all NEC code regulations accordingly.
7. Morning bench scale repairs
Qualifications
- ✓Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks in an efficient manner.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic components as well as read schematics in various departments.
- ✓May be required to lift in excess of 40 lbs. at times.
- ✓Has general understanding of plant power and utility layouts.
- ✓Ability to read/write/communicate in English.
- ✓Work experience pertaining to electrical field of 1 year or greater.
- ✓Ability to use multimeters and electronic test equipment, read schematics and diagrams.
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Jennie-O Turkey Store - WAP Maintenance: Mechanical, Boiler Refrigeration, Electrical, Treatment Plant, Jack Shop- Willmar, MN
Job
Position available
- •Immediately
Location
- •Willmar, MN.
What you will receive
- •Competitive Pay with pay increases
- •You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your roll.
- •Other components of Hormel Food’s total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, quarterly Pay for Performance payouts and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchases plan, paid vacation, FREE TWO-YEAR community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
- •Advancement opportunities
- •Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
- •Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- •Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- •Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
- •Questions on our on-line application process? We can help. Please call 320-214-5888 and ask for Patty, or Lili at 320-231-7150.