Maintenance Technician

McCain Foods; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Leave & bereavement

Vacation & holidays

Volunteer time

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on all plant equipment, including lubrication, line inspections, and preventative tasks.

The role operates on a 12-hour night shift (6pm–6am) with rotating schedule, ensuring compliance with GMP and food safety rules. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, parts replacement, and supporting customers while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret company policy, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to prepare and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair work on all production line equipment with little or no assistance or supervision.
• Manages scheduled work through CMMS.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled and inspects equipment for needed repairs.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on three-phase and single-phase power and instrumentation using a multimeter and arc flash gear.
• Performs mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on all equipment.
• Replaces bearings, seals, motors, and gear drives.
• Repairs and/or splices wire belts and conveyors; maintains heating and ventilating units and material handling equipment.
• Sharpens and installs blades on machines; maintains ammonia compressors, air compressors, and vacuum systems.
• Performs plumbing on steam, water and hydraulics; fabricates general machine tool and stainless steel parts.
• Supports internal and external customers; follows food safety rules; maintains clean 5S workspace.

Skills

Read and interpret policy & safety

Write routine reports

Refrigeration, pneumatic & hydraulic

Education

GED or higher; mechanical field preferred

Job description

About The Role

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

Position Title

Maintenance Technician

Position Type

Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID

44239

Our Maintenance Technicians perform maintenance procedures on all plant equipment, including lubrication, line inspections, and preventative maintenance procedures from a checklist. They also make minor mechanical adjustments and replace equipment/parts. This role will require a working schedule on night shift 6pm to 6am 12-hour rotating shift.

Accountabilities

• Performs maintenance and repair work on all production line equipment with little or no assistance or supervision.
• Manages scheduled work through CMMS.
• Performs preventive maintenance work as scheduled. Inspects equipment to ensure proper maintenance. Identifies and documents required repairs.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on three-phase and single-phase power, and on instrumentation equipment, using a multimeter and arc flash gear.
• Performs mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on all equipment.
• Replaces bearings, seals, electric motors, and gear drives.
• Repairs and/or splices wire belting, modular belting, and rubber belts on conveyors.
• Repairs and maintains heating and ventilating units.
• Repairs and maintains material handling equipment.
• Sharpens and installs blades on various machines.
• Maintains all ammonia compressors, air compressors, and vacuum systems.
• Performs plumbing on steam, water, and hydraulics.
• Performs general machine tool and stainless-steel fabrication.
• Proactively supports internal and external customers.
• Understands and follows established food safety and safety rules and practices.
• Keeps shop and work areas in a clean and orderly condition in compliance with 5S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and related experience Certification and/or Associate Degree in Mechanical field highly preferred.
• Employee must frequently lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to wear and follow GMP (Smock, gloves, hairnet, sleeves, waterproof suit, ear plugs, protective toe shoes, and goggles - when needed.

Skills

• Must have the ability to read and interpret company policy and procedure, safety rules, equipment operation, and maintenance instructions.
• Must have the ability to prepare and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must demonstrate prior knowledge of refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting techniques.

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Compensation Package

Starting at 31.60 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.

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
• vacation and holidays
• company-supported volunteering time
• mental health resources

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

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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Job Family

Manufacturing

Location(s)

US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake

Company

McCain Foods USA, Inc.