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We are on the lookout for a competitive Packaging Mechanic to join our passionate team at McCain Foods Limited in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Packaging Mechanic is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, creativity and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Packaging Mechanic at McCain Foods Limited today!

Position Title: Packaging Mechanic

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello

Grade: Scale 09_NONU

Requisition ID: 22530

Hourly:

Hourly Wage Scale: $25.99-$44.69 USD hourly + Benefits (+ Bonus) 

The hourly range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, exact compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.

Shift Differential Pay:

Swing - $0.15

Graveyard - $0.75

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:  

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• Education Reimbursement Assistance  
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities 
• Employee Family Assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short & Long Term Disability

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:  

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• Education Reimbursement Assistance  
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities 
• Employee Family Assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short & Long Term Disability

• SUMMARY

  Participates in the maintenance function of supporting the processing lines by performing mechanical duties on industrial equipment. Uses blue prints, schematics, and other Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&Id’s) to install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot processing equipment and machinery such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines equipment.  Informs supervisory personnel about maintenance requirements and parts/supplies needed to repair equipment. Helps train others on the maintenance team.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots processing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and malfunctioning apparatus such as motors, conveyors, and pumps.
• Performs advanced welding functions, including Stick, Tig, and Mig.
• Troubleshoots plant maintenance for other mechanics, as needed and demonstrates proper tools and methods of repair.
• Ensures machine fittings and parts fabricating/repairing function meet operational needs and are maintained in an efficient manner.
• Assists with identifying production line operational inefficiencies and suggests improvements.
• Sets up and operates lathe, mill, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts.
• Lubricates and maintains machine tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates comfort with work in a team environment.
• Assists in providing training of employees in the department.
• Plans workload consistent with support for all activities underway in the area of responsibility and makes provision for alternate tasks when roadblocks are met.
• Demonstrates comfort with computer software to enter data and values to make operational programming changes.
• Learns from others and finds help in diagnosis of faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment using OEM manuals.
• Assists with computer software to enter data and values (operational set points) to make operational programming changes for line equipment.
• Work in a safe manner and utilize personal protective equipment and observe safety measures including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to insure personal and safety of others.
• Documents work resulting in changes to machine function and repairs of a machine in logs and on schematics.
• Serves as a team player assisting other mechanics to carry out their duties.
• Assists with basic carpentry, buildings maintenance, and plumbing as needed to support department needs.
• Operates and understands the function of a forklift.
• Reads calipers and dial indicators.
• Observes and participates in the processes of fabricating simple chutes, taking dimensions, layout design, cut or shear pieces, maintain square, and weld joints and seams maintaining square while avoiding buckling of panels.
• Owns proper tools for the job as specified by the company and maintains the tools in a clean and safe manner.
• Communicates problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
• Participates in continuous improvement process. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.    
• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
• The employee may be required to successfully complete the orientation and training provided during the first ninety- (90) days of employment.

• SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
• Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced .
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

Benefits of working as a Packaging Mechanic in Washington DC:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package