Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Osceola, IA
Hormel Foods · Osceola, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Hormel Foods (food & beverage) in Osceola, IA. 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).
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- relocation help
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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.
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How this role compares
Against 67 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 62%
- PLC 44%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Root cause 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Hormel Foods in Osceola
2 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Hormel Foods.
- Maintenance Engineer-Osceola, IA · Reliability
- Maintenance Supervisor-Osceola, IA · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from Hormel FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
Qualifications
- ✓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
Preferred Experience
- ✓Welding and working with food processing equipment
- ✓Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ✓Prior food manufacturing or food industry experience
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Osceola Food, LLC has an opening for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Industrial Electrician. The hiring range for this role is $27.25-$38.25 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.
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
Osceola Food, LLC produces a variety of products for foodservice and retail consumers, including Hormel® Bacon 1, Hormel® Old Smokehouse® bacon, Hormel® Natural Choice® and Bread Ready® lunch meats, bone-in spiral hams and Hormel® party trays.
The Osceola Food, LLC benefits packages includes a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, pay-for-performance bonuses, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance. Some positions qualify for relocation assistance.
At Hormel 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/