Industrial Mechanic I

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO & holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking an Industrial Mechanic I to maintain and repair plant equipment. The role emphasizes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to ensure safe operations and high uptime. Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise is required.

The position offers a regular-full-time schedule on the C Crew/PM shift (6PM-6AM) with shift differentials, extensive hands-on work, and growth opportunities within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in a mechanical role, food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills and preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, drives, servo systems and robotics.
• Proficient in basic metalworking and fabrication; able to use shop tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and document all maintenance activities in company systems.
• Coordinate daily assignments with Maintenance Supervisor and source parts.
• Communicate maintenance concerns and needs to supervision; operate in fast-paced environment.
• Complete work orders efficiently to uphold uptime and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotics

Metalworking

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Technical college/Associate degree

Journeyman license

Tools

TIG welding

Lathes/Mills

Metal fabrication equipment

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Mechanic I - D Crew

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 9B

Requisition ID: 41345

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.

What you’ll be doing.

Responsibilities

The Industrial Mechanic is responsible for the care, maintenance, and continued operability of the facility and all associated equipment, adhering to quality specifications, federal guidelines, and company policies. This role further ensures the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities by effectively executing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities. Your day-to-day may consist of:

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operations while adhering to GMP and safety standards.
• Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities using company software systems.
• Coordinate daily assignments and priorities with the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead, and facilitate procurement of necessary repair parts.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding maintenance concerns, equipment issues, and service needs, utilizing radio and digital tools as required.
• Operate efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced manufacturing environment, consistently completing work orders and upholding high standards for uptime and equipment reliability.

Available Shifts: C Crew/PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, 2-year technical college/associate’s degree and/or Journeyman license required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a mechanical capacity required, experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, with hands-on experience in preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting PLCs, drives, servo systems, and robotics.
• Proficient in basic metalworking, including TIG welding and metal fabrication; experience operating lathes, mills, shears, brakes, and ironworker equipment is a plus.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.

Benefits Of The Role.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

About McCain

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with 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.

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.

Compensation Package

: - Starting at 41.12 USD 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:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. 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 the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details 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), please 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): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.