Industrial Mechanic III

Position Title: Industrial Mechanic 3rd shift Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: 8B Requisition ID: 42673 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. The Industrial Mechanic is responsible for the care, maintenance, and continued operability of the facility and all associated equipment while adhering to quality specifications, federal regulations, and company policies. This role ensures the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities by effectively executing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities that support production, quality, and food safety objectives. Pay Rate: $35.73 per hour Shift: B Crew / AM Shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) on a 2-2-3 schedule What You’ll Be Doing. Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operations. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment. Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities within company software systems. Coordinate daily assignments and priorities with the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead. Assist with identifying and procuring repair parts necessary to support maintenance activities and minimize downtime. Communicate maintenance concerns, equipment issues, and service requirements using radios and digital communication tools. Complete work orders efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, environmental standards, and safety procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, equipment reliability, and workplace safety. What You’ll Need To Be Successful. High school diploma or equivalent required; 2-year technical college or associate degree preferred. 7-15 years of experience working in a mechanical maintenance capacity required. Experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Hands-on experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance activities. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs, drives, servo systems, robotics, and industrial automation equipment. Proficient in TIG welding, metal fabrication, and general machine shop practices. Experience operating lathes, mills, shears, brakes, and ironworker equipment preferred. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to adapt quickly to new equipment, technologies, and operational processes. Demonstrated digital proficiency with the ability to accurately enter and maintain maintenance data. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions in English. Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and accurate documentation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working in varying environmental conditions. Work Environment & Physical Requirements 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. The role requires prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and performing sensory tasks throughout the shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Benefits Of The Role. Competitive hourly pay of $35.73 per hour Insurance effective on Day One of employment 401(k) with company match up to 6% Paid time off, company holidays, and wellness days Maternity and paternity leave Set schedule with overtime opportunities Education reimbursement programs Opportunities for growth and development within McCain Foods About The Team. The Industrial Mechanic is a key member of the Maintenance team and works closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and fellow Maintenance professionals to ensure equipment reliability and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in supporting a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment focused on delivering quality products to our customers. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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. AI & Digital Capabilities. At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture. 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. Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details. Compensation Package Starting at 35.73 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 : Appleton Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr