What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Plover Appetizers position at McCain Foods?
Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Plover Appetizers
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Plover Appetizer
Requisition ID: 35350
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 the McCain Appetizer plant in Plover, Wisconsin, we’re proud to craft some of the most loved frozen snacks enjoyed across all of North America. As a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing facility, we’re committed to delivering quality, flavor, and safety in every bite. All powered by a team that works hard, works smart, and supports each other every step of the way.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Plover plant. If you’re a hands-on troubleshooter with a strong mechanical and electrical background who thrives in a team-focused, solutions-driven environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with McCain.
What You’ll Be Responsible For.
As a Maintenance Technician at our Plover, WI Appetizer Plant, you’ll play a hands-on role in making sure our equipment stays in top shape so we can keep delivering the snacks people love. You’ll be right in the middle of the action in solving problems, supporting production, and helping the plant run safely and efficiently every day. Here’s what you’ll take on:
Keep things running: Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and boost performance.
Fix what’s broken: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, quickly and safely.
Pitch in on installs: Help with new equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications around the plant.
Stay ahead of issues: Spot potential problems before they happen and report anything urgent to your supervisor.
Be safety-first: Always follow safety and food quality protocols to protect yourself, your team, and our products.
Work as a team: Collaborate with your fellow techs, supervisors, and production crew to keep everything running smoothly.
Think improvement: Look for ways to make our maintenance processes more efficient and effective.
Roll up your sleeves: This is an active, hands-on job that involves lifting, crouching, climbing, and working in a fast-paced environment.
What You Bring To McCain.
We’re looking for someone who’s mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to jump into a fast-moving production environment. If you’ve got a strong maintenance background and a team-first mindset, you’ll fit right in. Here’s what we’re looking for:
Experience matters: 2–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, or a combination of training and experience that shows you know your stuff.
Tech-savvy with tools: Solid understanding of mechanical systems (gearboxes, sprockets, belts), pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
Problem solver: Able to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and troubleshoot effectively with minimal supervision.
Math and measurements: Comfortable with technical math related to gear ratios, motor speeds, and system calculations.
Bonus points: Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and other control systems is a plus.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Physically ready: Able to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, and work in noisy or warm environments.
Attitude is everything: You show up on time, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, “let’s get it done” mindset every day.
What You’ll Need To Succeed.
This role is all about being hands-on, dependable, and ready to jump in wherever you’re needed. Here are a few must-haves to hit the ground running:
Basic certifications: Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification—experience operating lifts, hoists, or skid loaders is a plus.
Welding skills: MIG/TIG or stick welding experience is helpful; certification preferred but not required.
Safety-first mindset: Familiarity with OSHA regulations and food safety standards (like USDA, FDA, or SQF) is a big plus.
Schedule flexibility: Willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed to support 24/7 operations.
Team readiness: Able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team-based, production-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
At McCain Fertilizer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our Middleton blending 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 Fertilizer, 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—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.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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 meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Appetizer Manufacturing
Department: Infinity Maintenance Team A
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Plover Appetizer
Requisition ID: 35350
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 the McCain Appetizer plant in Plover, Wisconsin, we’re proud to craft some of the most loved frozen snacks enjoyed across all of North America. As a fast-paced, food-grade manufacturing facility, we’re committed to delivering quality, flavor, and safety in every bite. All powered by a team that works hard, works smart, and supports each other every step of the way.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Plover plant. If you’re a hands-on troubleshooter with a strong mechanical and electrical background who thrives in a team-focused, solutions-driven environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with McCain.
What You’ll Be Responsible For.
As a Maintenance Technician at our Plover, WI Appetizer Plant, you’ll play a hands-on role in making sure our equipment stays in top shape so we can keep delivering the snacks people love. You’ll be right in the middle of the action in solving problems, supporting production, and helping the plant run safely and efficiently every day. Here’s what you’ll take on:
Keep things running: Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and boost performance.
Fix what’s broken: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, quickly and safely.
Pitch in on installs: Help with new equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications around the plant.
Stay ahead of issues: Spot potential problems before they happen and report anything urgent to your supervisor.
Be safety-first: Always follow safety and food quality protocols to protect yourself, your team, and our products.
Work as a team: Collaborate with your fellow techs, supervisors, and production crew to keep everything running smoothly.
Think improvement: Look for ways to make our maintenance processes more efficient and effective.
Roll up your sleeves: This is an active, hands-on job that involves lifting, crouching, climbing, and working in a fast-paced environment.
What You Bring To McCain.
We’re looking for someone who’s mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to jump into a fast-moving production environment. If you’ve got a strong maintenance background and a team-first mindset, you’ll fit right in. Here’s what we’re looking for:
Experience matters: 2–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, or a combination of training and experience that shows you know your stuff.
Tech-savvy with tools: Solid understanding of mechanical systems (gearboxes, sprockets, belts), pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
Problem solver: Able to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and troubleshoot effectively with minimal supervision.
Math and measurements: Comfortable with technical math related to gear ratios, motor speeds, and system calculations.
Bonus points: Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and other control systems is a plus.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Physically ready: Able to lift, bend, crouch, kneel, and work in noisy or warm environments.
Attitude is everything: You show up on time, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, “let’s get it done” mindset every day.
What You’ll Need To Succeed.
This role is all about being hands-on, dependable, and ready to jump in wherever you’re needed. Here are a few must-haves to hit the ground running:
Basic certifications: Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification—experience operating lifts, hoists, or skid loaders is a plus.
Welding skills: MIG/TIG or stick welding experience is helpful; certification preferred but not required.
Safety-first mindset: Familiarity with OSHA regulations and food safety standards (like USDA, FDA, or SQF) is a big plus.
Schedule flexibility: Willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed to support 24/7 operations.
Team readiness: Able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team-based, production-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
At McCain Fertilizer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our Middleton blending 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 Fertilizer, 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—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.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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 meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Appetizer Manufacturing
Department: Infinity Maintenance Team A
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
LI#MM3
