Maintenance Mechanic at McCain

Company: McCain
Location: Appleton
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Maintenance Mechanic - $5000 Sign On Bonus!Maintenance MechanicMcCainAppleton, WIAbout This PositionIndustrial Mechanic Pool• Position Type: Regular, Full-TimeThe 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.Pay, Schedule, and LevelsThere are different levels on our maintenance team that are determined based on experience. Current available levels and shifts are:• Industrial Mechanic: 1-2 years of experience, compensation is $29.42/hour. AM Shift (6AM-6PM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.• Industrial Mechanic II: 7 years of experience, compensation is $34.69/hour. AM Shift (6AM-6PM) or PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.• Industrial Mechanic I: JM license or associates degree required, compensation is $41.12/hour. PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.Shift differential offered for PM Shift.What You'll Do• 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.• Work EnvironmentThis 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 SuccessfulHigh school diploma or equivalent required, 2-year technical college/associate's degree or JM license required for level I.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 allowancesEducation reimbursement• Contact Form• Contact Me• About McCainIn 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.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.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.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.Compensation PackageStarting at $29.42 USD hourly bonus eligibility hourly pay differential for applicable shiftsThe 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/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 wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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. Wellbeing 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 benefit 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.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.About America's Workforce|Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

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