Maintenance Technician -Utilities

McCain Foods; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Volunteering time

Well-being resources

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician - Utilities in Rice Lake, WI.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production line equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and conducting electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across plant systems. The position features a 12-hour rotating shift (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am) with shift premiums and opportunities to work with ammonia and utility systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combinations considered.
• Certification/Associate Degree in mechanical field preferred.
• CARO or CIRO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on all production line equipment with minimal supervision.
• Manages scheduled work through CMMS and documents repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections; identifies required repairs.
• Electrical troubleshooting on three-phase and single-phase power and instrumentation.

Skills

Read and interpret policies

Write routine reports

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Troubleshooting techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator)

CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician -Utilities

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44240

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.

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 schedule is a 12-hour nday shift (6am to 6am) on a rotating schedule.

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 the mechanical field highly preferred.
• Preferred: CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) or CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)
• 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!

Leadership Principles

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer-obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain Experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package

Starting at 38.60 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. 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 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 : Rice Lake

Company:

McCain Foods USA, Inc.