Automation & Electrical Controls Technician - 1st Shift

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Profit sharing
Paid holidays & vacations

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Process Control/Electrical Controls Technician for the 1st shift at the Hunt Valley Plant in Hunt Valley, MD. The role supports electrical, controls, and automation across manufacturing operations with hands-on troubleshooting and system improvements.

Ideal candidates have a technical background in electrical/automation, experience with PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems, and strong collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical, controls or automation preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in manufacturing or process environments.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency and servo drives.
  • Ability to modify FactoryTalk View ME HMI applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for electrical and control systems across manufacturing, packaging, processing, utilities, and facility operations.
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control systems, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, safety devices, robotics, and automation equipment.
  • Use electrical drawings, PLC logic, HMI screens, manuals, and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues.
  • Support Engineering and Maintenance in diagnosing recurring failures and developing corrective actions.
  • Restore equipment to safe and reliable operation with minimal production disruption.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
PLC logic
HMI programming
AutoCAD
AB/Siemens PLCs

Education

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

WonderWare
Beckhoff
Cognex Vision Systems
FANUC robots

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Process Control/Electrical Controls Technician for the 1st shift at the Hunt Valley Plant in Hunt Valley, MD. The role supports electrical, controls, and automation across manufacturing operations with hands-on troubleshooting and system improvements.

Ideal candidates have a technical background in electrical/automation, experience with PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems, and strong collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

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