Industrial Mechanic II

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment throughout the plant. You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and support new installations and upgrades across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of food processing and auxiliary equipment.
• Execute maintenance tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining food safety.
• Communicate effectively with production and quality teams regarding equipment status.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all equipment and facilities at the McCain Plover plant.
• Maintain and take accountability for all assigned equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily duties.
• Provide availability for emergency repair of critical equipment.
• Communicate maintenance concerns, operability issues, and repair needs with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance on food process equipment.
• Maintain accountability for work order completion, tools, equipment uptime, and reliability.
• Document repair records, work orders, downtime events, and service needs.
• Use computer systems to input work order data and locate parts.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and handle fast-paced, complex equipment scenarios.
• Follow all GMP, safety, and PPE guidelines, including fire-rated uniform requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years working knowledge of food processing equipment; five years preferred.
• An electrical and mechanical knowledge equivalent to a technical certificate program required; an electromechanical degree or Journeyman status preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and robotics preferred.
• A working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, variable speed drives, servo controls, and process controllers required.
• Basic metalworking, TIG welding, and metal fabrication skills required.
• Experience with lathe, mill, shear, brake, and ironworker equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years working knowledge of food processing equipment; 5 years preferred.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge equivalent to a technical certificate program required; Electromechanical degree or Journeyman status preferred.
• PLC programming and robotics experience preferred.
• A working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, variable speed drives, servo controls, and process controllers required.
• Basic metalworking, TIG welding, and metal fabrication skills required.
• Experience with lathe, mill, shear, brake, and ironworker equipment is a plus.

Skills

• Quick, accurate problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical ability.
• A commitment to maintaining a high standard of equipment reliability.

Benefits

• Starting at $39.14 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.
• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• Retail savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family and bereavement.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.

Pay

$39.14 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.

Schedule

Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts.