McCain
Grand Island, NE
Pay: $47/hr
Shift: Regular - Part-Time
Position Title: Maintenance Technician, Training Instructor Position Type: Regular - Part-Time Grade: 9C Requisition ID: 41103 Job Title: Maintenance Technical Training Instructor – Processing & Packaging (Onion Ring Plant) Location: McCain Foods, Grand Island, NE Schedule: Part-time – 4 days per week, every other week, 11:30 AM–11:30 PM About the Role We’re looking for a Maintenance Technical Training Instructor to deliver an established industrial maintenance training program for our onion ring manufacturing plant. This role is ideal for someone who has taught industrial maintenance or mechatronics at a college or technical school and wants to bring that experience directly into a real-world production environment. You’ll use a ready-made curriculum—your focus is teaching and coaching. You’ll train maintenance technicians and operators on topics such as: Product Belting & Conveyors Power Transmission Bearings & Gearboxes Pumps Shop Tools & Safe Use Basic Electrical Hydraulics/Pneumatics Processing & Packaging Equipment Basic Stainless Steel Welding Your goal: build safe, capable troubleshooters and improve equipment reliability across the plant. What You’ll Do Deliver classroom and hands-on training using an existing curriculum on a 11:30 AM–11:30 PM, part-time, every-other-week schedule. Teach maintenance theory and connect it directly to real plant equipment and troubleshooting. Lead lab/shop activities and on-equipment practice with a strong emphasis on safety and lockout/tagout. Coach technicians and operators at different skill levels, from new hires to experienced mechanics. Administer written and hands-on evaluations, document results, and provide clear feedback. Reinforce safe work practices, food safety, and reliability-focused maintenance behaviors in every session. Provide feedback on training delivery and trainee needs to improve the overall program. Qualifications Teaching/Training Experience Experience teaching industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related technical field at a college, technical school, or as a corporate/plant technical trainer. Comfortable leading a classroom, explaining technical concepts simply, and managing group learning Maintenance Background 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing (food or packaging a plus). Practical knowledge of conveyors, power transmission, bearings & gearboxes, pumps, basic electrical, hydraulics/pneumatics, and basic stainless welding. Education Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred or journeyman’s card/apprenticeship in related field Equivalent experience with strong teaching background will be considered. Skills & Traits Passion for teaching and developing people. Strong safety mindset and commitment to lockout/tagout and safe work practices. Clear communicator, patient coach, and good listener. Organized, reliable, and comfortable using basic computer tools for training and documentation. Why Join Us? Use your college-level teaching skills in a dynamic, real-world environment. Part-time, predictable every-other-week schedule that can pair well with other work or teaching responsibilities. Work with a dedicated team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Directly impact the skills, confidence, and careers of maintenance staff. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stand and sit, as the job requires. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and flexible hours including nights and weekends Compensation Package : $47.15 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 bere