Mechanic-Production Line

McCain Foods; Grand Falls Regional Municipality; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to ensure safe, efficient operation of production-line equipment from receiving through palletizing. You will support maintenance planning, perform PM activities, and troubleshoot issues across the facility.

The role requires a Licensed Industrial Mechanic or enrollment in an apprenticeship, strong CMMS/SAP experience, and commitment to safety and sanitation in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Industrial Mechanic certification or current enrollment in an Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship program.
• Strong troubleshooting and equipment repair skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using CMMS; SAP preferred for work orders and PM tasks.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and work order management processes.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and sanitation requirements in food manufacturing.
• Ability to identify hazards, perform JSA, and promote a safe workplace culture.
• Follow Lockout/Tag-Out and safety standards; flexible shifts and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production line equipment from receiving to palletizing.
• Complete scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks as directed.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment issues across the facility.
• Use SAP to process work orders, document TECO actions, and close tasks.
• Create SAP notifications for corrective actions and manage emergency orders.
• Maintain 5S workspace, complete hot work permits, and follow safety procedures.
• Participate in sanitation days and plant shutdown activities; support safety programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

CMMS/SAP

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Industrial Mechanic certification

Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship enrollment

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Mechanic-Production Line

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44107

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

The Industrial Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production line equipment, from Potato Receiving through Palletizing, as well as supporting building maintenance activities. This role plays a critical part in maximizing equipment reliability, supporting production objectives, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Perform maintenance activities as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and Planner/Schedulers.
• Complete scheduled maintenance work and preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment and system issues across the facility.
• Utilize SAP to process work orders and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• Technically complete (TECO) work orders and enter detailed confirmation comments in SAP.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and create SAP notifications to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Create and manage emergency or reactive work orders for unplanned maintenance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while supporting 5S housekeeping standards.
• Complete Hot Work Permits and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Follow McCain maintenance, HACCP, environmental, sanitation, waste management, and recycling programs.
• Participate in sanitation days and plant shutdown activities as required.
• Work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, or straight day shifts, based on business needs.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Licensed Industrial Mechanic certification or enrollment in an Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship program.
• Strong troubleshooting and equipment repair skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and work order management processes.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, environmental, and sanitation requirements within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify hazards, complete Job Safety Plans, and promote a safe workplace culture.
• Commitment to following Lockout/Tag-Out procedures and all company safety standards.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including 12-hour day and night rotations, weekends, sanitation days, and shutdown periods as required.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About The Team.

You will join the Maintenance team, working closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Planners/Schedulers, Operations teams, and fellow trades professionals to support plant reliability and operational excellence. The team is dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable equipment performance while driving continuous improvement across the facility.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package

- Starting at 27.27 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits.

• Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)