McCain Foods

Maintenance Technician/ Lathe Operator

• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, lifts, and power tools.  

• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfection. 

• Inspect used parts to determine changes in functional parts of devices and control instruments. 

• Lubricate equipment per daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule. 

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. 

• Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturers specifications machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and equipment. 

• Repair various piping systems to include but not limited to steam, wastewater, high pressure, ammonia, and hydraulics. 

• May set up or operate various metal working tools to make repair parts. 

• Assist with carpentry and masonry projects as needed. 

• Enter confined spaces, after receiving proper training and certification. 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 

• Valid State of Maine Driver’s license or ability to transfer an out of state license. 

• Minimum of 3 months of manual Lathe and mill experience is required.  Experience with pumps is preferred.  

• Experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment including experience with motors and controls, packaging operations, experience with conveyors, otters, and other equipment. 

• Have or be able to obtain McCain Forklift Certification, Scissor Lift Certification, & Boom Lift Certifications 

• Knowledge of or ability to learn touch screen computer systems and the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) 

• Ability to read drawing schematics, piping and instrumentation drawings (P & Ids), and blueprints (mechanical drawings) 

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; pumps, gearboxes, drive belts, and sprockets 

• Knows how to use basic hand tools, drills, grinders, etc. 

• Ability to perform general fabrication work using welders, torches, roller, lathe, plasma torches, metal break and metal shear 

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl and ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. 

• $27.55 - $32.85 per hour depending on experience 

• Paid vacation and holidays 

• 401k with up to 6% company match 

• Short and Long-Term Disability 

• Adoption Assistance 

• Infertility Assistance 

• Education Reimbursement Assistance 

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave