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Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44971
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.
About the role.
The Boiler Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring boiler, refrigeration, and related utility systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-pressure boilers and supporting equipment that provide heat and steam for production processes. The position plays a critical role in maintaining plant operations, supporting safety, quality, and productivity objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
What you’ll be doing.
- Operate, monitor, start, run, and shut down high-pressure boilers and refrigeration systems supporting manufacturing operations.
- Read gauges, monitor system performance, and adjust controls to maintain required steam pressure, water levels, and operating conditions.
- Conduct routine inspections of boilers, freezer tunnels, cooling towers, and related utility equipment.
- Perform water chemical testing and assist with feed water and fuel treatment processes as required.
- Check fluid levels and lubricate equipment according to maintenance schedules.
- Monitor systems manually and through computerized operating platforms and databases.
- Perform daily sanitation and support downtime cleaning activities.
- Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety requirements, including PPE usage, confined space procedures, and reporting of unsafe conditions.
- Support McCain Competitive Edge and Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Valid State of Maine Boiler Operator’s License required prior to placement.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum three months of related industrial, boiler, utility, maintenance, or manufacturing experience and/or training.
- Ability to complete certification through the McCain Operator Training Program.
- Ability to obtain and maintain McCain Forklift Certification.
- Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
- Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.
- Ability to learn and effectively use touch-screen control systems and Infinity Database software.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, dependability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and meet attendance, overtime, weekend, holiday, and business operational requirements.
About the team.
This role is part of the plant Utilities and Operations team and works closely with production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, and site leadership teams to ensure reliable utility operations that support manufacturing performance. The Boiler Operator contributes to overall plant success by helping maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.
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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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. Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package:
- Starting at 34.09 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 bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Easton
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Title: Boiler and Refrigeration Technician III
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44971
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.
About the role.
The Boiler Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring boiler, refrigeration, and related utility systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-pressure boilers and supporting equipment that provide heat and steam for production processes. The position plays a critical role in maintaining plant operations, supporting safety, quality, and productivity objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
What you’ll be doing.
- Operate, monitor, start, run, and shut down high-pressure boilers and refrigeration systems supporting manufacturing operations.
- Read gauges, monitor system performance, and adjust controls to maintain required steam pressure, water levels, and operating conditions.
- Conduct routine inspections of boilers, freezer tunnels, cooling towers, and related utility equipment.
- Perform water chemical testing and assist with feed water and fuel treatment processes as required.
- Check fluid levels and lubricate equipment according to maintenance schedules.
- Monitor systems manually and through computerized operating platforms and databases.
- Perform daily sanitation and support downtime cleaning activities.
- Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety requirements, including PPE usage, confined space procedures, and reporting of unsafe conditions.
- Support McCain Competitive Edge and Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Valid State of Maine Boiler Operator’s License required prior to placement.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum three months of related industrial, boiler, utility, maintenance, or manufacturing experience and/or training.
- Ability to complete certification through the McCain Operator Training Program.
- Ability to obtain and maintain McCain Forklift Certification.
- Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
- Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.
- Ability to learn and effectively use touch-screen control systems and Infinity Database software.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, dependability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and meet attendance, overtime, weekend, holiday, and business operational requirements.
About the team.
This role is part of the plant Utilities and Operations team and works closely with production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, and site leadership teams to ensure reliable utility operations that support manufacturing performance. The Boiler Operator contributes to overall plant success by helping maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.
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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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. Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package:
- Starting at 34.09 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 bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Easton
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Refrigeration Technician
Document your degree equivalency early
If your HVACR or mechanical engineering credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees with relevant post-graduate experience to meet the specialty occupation bachelor's degree requirement.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Refrigeration Technician roles in campus facilities, hospital engineering departments, or federal research labs often qualify and can start year-round.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Refrigeration Technician openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL labor condition requirements for this occupation code, not just employers who say they sponsor.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific job zone and work location. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the applicable level or the LCA won't clear DOL certification.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Ask the HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled before you invest time in their process, since unenrolled employers cannot lawfully file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Time your job search around the April filing window
H-1B petitions subject to the cap must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and complete the employer's internal approval process by late February so there's enough runway for the LCA certification before registration opens.
H-1B Visa Refrigeration Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Refrigeration Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. A Refrigeration Technician job framed around mechanical engineering, HVACR systems engineering, or industrial refrigeration technology is more likely to qualify than one described as a trade or vocational role. The O*NET profile and the job description language both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Refrigeration Technicians?
Food processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, cold-chain logistics companies, commercial real estate operators, and hospital systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for refrigeration roles. These employers need engineers and advanced technicians who can manage complex refrigeration systems at scale. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors in this field on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I have a valid work visa status?
Yes, but the timing matters. If you're currently in F-1 OPT status, your employer can file during the April cap-subject period for an October 1 start. Your OPT must remain valid through at least October 1, or a cap-gap extension may cover the bridge period if your OPT expires between April and September. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance that outlines exactly what documentation you need to remain authorized during that window.
How long does the H-1B process take for a Refrigeration Technician role?
The full timeline from LCA filing to H-1B approval runs roughly three to six months for standard processing. The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129 petition, which currently takes several months under regular processing. Premium processing reduces the USCIS decision to 15 business days for an additional fee, which many employers use when an October 1 start date is critical.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any professional licenses or certifications relevant to refrigeration systems, your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visas, and a detailed resume or CV. Your employer's immigration attorney will need these to draft the support letter establishing that your role meets the specialty occupation standard under USCIS rules.