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Position Title: Boiler and Refrigeration Technician- C
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 43110
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.
The Maintenance Technician (Refrigeration & Boiler Specific) is responsible for performing maintenance and ensuring the safe operation of a two-stage ammonia refrigeration system, low-pressure boilers, hydraulic systems, and low-pressure air systems within the facility. This position is hourly and full-time, reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This role will require a working schedule of a 12-hour rotating shift from 6am to 6pm.
Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, cooling towers, liquid pumps, freezers, vessels, and associated support equipment.
• Proactively participate in the facility's Process Safety Management Program.
• Operate and maintain Cleaver Brooks boilers, including conducting water tests and adjustments for boilers and cooling towers.
• Qualify as an Ammonia and Boiler Operator within nine months.
• Understand and perform freezer defrost procedures and maintain cryolators.
• Use various trade tools, hand tools, welding equipment, and perform preventative maintenance according to standard procedures.
• Report equipment failures to the Utilities Supervisor both verbally and in writing.
• Execute basic troubleshooting for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using appropriate tools and schematics.
• Conduct basic welding and fabrication such as straight welds with stick, TIG, or wire feed equipment and basic machining including lathe and milling machine setup.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and sanitary work area.
• Utilize computerized maintenance systems (e.g., SAP) and email for reporting and communication.
• Undertake general building maintenance including plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
• Prepare, read, write, and understand routine reports and provide effective shift handover.
• Train and coach maintenance trainees and other technicians.
• Adhere strictly to facility safety guidelines, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, proper lifting techniques, and use of PPE.
• Comply with company and plant GMP policies.

Qualifications:

• Certification as Ammonia Operator (up to Ammonia Technician II) is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; Associate Degree or Certifications in mechanical fields preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, procedures, safety rules, electrical schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Prior knowledge of electronics, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to continuously stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.

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.
Compensation Package : $37.76 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits 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.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.