Industrial Mechanic IV

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

McCain Foods in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Mechanic III for full-time shifts. The role includes performing maintenance on plant equipment and ensuring operational reliability while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2-7 years of mechanical experience, preferably in food manufacturing, along with technical expertise in systems and proficiency in welding. Benefits include competitive pay, insurance starting day one, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in a mechanical capacity, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant equipment.
• Maintain accountability for tools and document maintenance activities.
• Coordinate daily assignments with the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting PLCs

TIG welding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical college/associate's degree

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Shears

Brakes

Ironworker equipment

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Mechanic III - D Crew

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Scale NO GRADE

Requisition ID: 42711

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.

• 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: D 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 preferred.
• 2‑7 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

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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.

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