Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic FRY
Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Plover Fry Facility)
Schedule: 8hr Monday-Friday (rotating weekends with weekdays off to compensate)
Requisition : 40084

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! Why join the McCain family Your Life — we’re here to help you fulfill your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
Your Success — work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
Your Impact — we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business. McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining site assets and ensuring the mechanical and electrical operability of plant equipment. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable production by performing routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Maintain site assets by performing mechanical and general electrical maintenance, modifying and assembling equipment as needed, and supporting the safe, efficient operation of plant systems. This role is responsible for the care, maintenance, and operability of all associated equipment in accordance with safety and quality specifications, regulatory guidelines, and company policies, with minimal supervision.

• Perform scheduled and emergency mechanical and general electrical maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust, and fabricate equipment and systems
• Support plant safety programs and comply with OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70E, and food safety standards
• Maintain clean work areas and accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability-centered maintenance activities
• Lubricate assets using precision lubrication techniques
• Provide technical support to team members and respond efficiently to trouble calls
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and contractors as needed
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong mechanical aptitude, electrical fundamentals, and ability to work independently
• Physically capable of performing demanding work, including awkward positions
• Ability to work safely around noise, chemicals, and outdoor conditions
• Must supply own tools required to perform maintenance tasks
• Journeyman-level Industrial Maintenance Technician or Millwright certification, or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of 480V three-phase power, power distribution, control wiring, PLCs, and VFDs
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including component replacement and VFD fault recognition
• No PLC, VFD, servo, or instrumentation programming responsibilities; may include coder setup
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Compliance with PPE, GMP, and food safety requirements

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—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…