Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Osceola, IA

Hormel•Osceola, IA

4d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Osceola Food, LLC has an opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Electrician. The hiring range for this role is $27.25-$35.75 per hour , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, and level of experience. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing production facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. Vacancies are typically on 2nd or 3rd shift with opportunities for overtime. Some vacancies may include a 3/2/2 rotating schedule working 12 hour shifts as well as 8 hour shifts. Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package.

Requirements

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
Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or related field, OR two years of 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
Candidates will complete a maintenance assessment during the interview process
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 be willing and capable of: Standing in one spot on a work stand or at a work station except during breaks and lunches
Climbing up and down 50 steps to both enter/exit the facility and to/from production floor
The ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and frequently bend and twist
Working on short notice, working 8 to 12 hours per day, work several days in a row if our business dictates and work mandatory overtime throughout the week and weekend
Working a day, evening, third, weekend, or 12-hour rotating A or B 3-2-2 shift (Work 3 days, take 2 off, work 2 days, take 3 off)
Working in average temperatures of 35-45 degrees or less
Working with different types of raw, chilled, processed, or ready-to-eat meats
Following our strict sanitation requirements, including but not limited to, wearing hear nets, beard nets, and washing hands frequently, no jewelry, no nail polish, etc.
Following our strict safety requirement, including wearing a hart hat, ear/eye protection, vinyl gloves, uniforms, and hand/foot protection
Practice safe working procedures in accordance with safety policies of Osceola Food, LLC

Nice To Haves

Welding and working with food processing equipment
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Prior food manufacturing or food industry experience

Responsibilities

Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment, buildings, and grounds
Use knowledge and skill to produce equipment and modify existing equipment to meet the needs of the production teams
Perform the necessary work with a minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems
Use communication skills to keep Team Leaders, Maintenance Engineers and fellow team members informed of their progress
Practice safe working procedures in accordance with safety policies of Osceola Food, LLC
Performs other tasks as assigned by management