Unclassified

$49,920 - $56,160/Yr

Hormel - Melrose, MN

Full-time - Intern

Melrose, MN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Plant/Maintenance Engineer Intern or Co-Op position at Hormel Foods is designed for students pursuing degrees in engineering fields. The role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing interns to work alongside full-time engineers, supervise maintenance personnel, and contribute to various engineering projects aimed at improving equipment and facility productivity.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Enterprise Asset Management software and assist with reliability improvements
• Update engineering information on the plant water and industrial sewer systems
• Learn about system design and make recommendations regarding improvements, including water-saving and energy conservation projects
• Update plant engineering information on the plant compressed air distribution system
• Become familiar with the design of plant air handling equipment and make recommendations to improve air balance within certain areas of the plant
• Supervise plant maintenance employees on a relief basis

Requirements

• Must graduate between December 2025 and May 2027 and major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
• Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Paid housing allowance
• Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
• Company 401k match
• Earn Paid Time off