McCain
Grand Island, NE
Shift: Regular - Full-Time
Position Title: Boiler and Refrigeration Technician- C Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: 9A 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