Industrial Mechanic I

McCain Foods USA•Appleton, WI

29d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic I 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2-year technical college/associate’s degree and/or Journeyman license required
Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a mechanical capacity required
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
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.

Nice To Haves

experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred
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.

Responsibilities

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.