Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Nights 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Plover Appetizer 

Requisition ID: 37513 

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.

At our McCain Appetizers facility in Plover, Wisconsin, we craft some of the most loved frozen snacks in North America. We’re a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing facility with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Mechanic who brings a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset to our team. If you have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a desire to grow your career in a production environment, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our production equipment running safely and efficiently, helping ensure the snacks we make reach tables across North America. You will be working daily to:

Keep Things Running: Perform routine and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

Troubleshoot & Repair: Quickly and safely repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Support Installations: Assist with new equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.

Prevent Issues: Proactively identify and report maintenance concerns to prevent breakdowns.

Prioritize Safety: Always follow safety protocols and food quality standards.

Collaborate: Work closely with other techs, supervisors, and production staff to support operations.

Drive Improvements: Look for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance practices.

Be Hands-On: This role involves lifting, crouching, climbing, and working in a dynamic environment.

What You Bring to the Table.

We’re looking for a mechanically minded team player with a strong maintenance background and a proactive approach to problem-solving and safety. You’ll bring:

2–3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, or equivalent training/experience.

Strong understanding of mechanical systems , including pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.

Ability to read equipment manuals , blueprints, and schematics.

Technical math skills , especially when it comes to gear ratios, motor speeds, etc.

PLC experience is a plus .

High school diploma or GED required .

Ability to work in physically demanding environments (we encounter heat, noise, tight spaces, and heights regularly).

A reliable, team-first attitude and clear communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications.

These extra skills aren’t required, but they’ll help you hit the ground running and make an even bigger impact from day one.

MIG/TIG or stick welding experience ; certification preferred but not required.

Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and food safety protocols (e.g., SQF, USDA, FDA).

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or on-call to support the plant’s 24/7 operations.

Why Join Us?

At McCain, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our facility running smoothly. Your expertise in equipment maintenance and repairs will directly impact our ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and safely. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and problem-solving, working together to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. At McCain, your contributions matter, and you’ll have the support, resources, and training to succeed and grow within a company that values your skills and dedication.

The benefits of working for McCain.

At McCain, we believe that our success starts with our people. When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re becoming part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your future. Here’s what makes McCain a great place to work:

Comprehensive Benefits: We offer extended health benefits and pension contributions to support your long-term well-being.

Inclusive and Supportive Culture: We’re committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Career Growth: With access to training, development programs, and advancement opportunities, you’ll have the tools to build a long-term career.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid volunteer days and health and wellness days to recharge and give back to the community.

Team Environment: Join a supportive team where your contributions matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals.

Stability and Legacy: Be part of a well-established company with a strong reputation in the industry and a commitment to operational excellence.

Impact: Your work will directly support agricultural operations and help farmers succeed and making a difference where it counts.

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, as 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 : $33.69 - $35.29 USD hourly + bonus eligibility

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/training, and other organizational needs.

Shift Differential Pay : $1.75 per hour

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 to 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.

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.

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