Maintenance Technician/ Lathe Operator

Position Title: Maintenance Technician/ Lathe Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Easton

Requisition ID: 37734

Maintenance Technician/Lathe Operator

Easton, ME

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Our Maintenance team is looking for a Maintenance Technician/Lathe Operator. This role works Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 3:30pm. We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to become part of our McCain Team here in Easton. This role is responsible for r epairing and maintaining equipment using personal and company provided hand and power tools.

What you’ll be doing.

• 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.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• 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.

Benefits of the role .

• $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

About McCain

We are a large Food Manufacturing company, with a team of more than 20,000 around the world. Our Easton Maine facility has over 440 amazing team members, wherever you see them you will see good people engaged in good business, making good food. We strive to maintain a friendly culture that inspires achievement and delivers personal development opportunities throughout all levels of the organization.

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Leadership principles .

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience .

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

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