Automation Technician

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company in Springfield, MO is seeking a Maintenance Electrician – Automation Technician to support electrical distribution and control systems at the plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, design changes to HMIs and ladder logic, and calibrate instrumentation to keep operations running smoothly.

The role coordinates with outside contractors on capital projects, designs and implements computer programs to improve plant data flow, and uses AutoCAD to update electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; technical training preferred.
• At least 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical controls.
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Self-starter and problem-solver.
• Rotating 12-hour shift; hours can vary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots plant PLC equipment; resolves problems via ladder logic changes.
• Troubleshoots electrical control and power wiring; updates wiring as needed.
• Oversees capital projects and outside contractors in electrical areas.
• Develops and implements new electrical controls and systems.
• Collaborates with plant staff to optimize electrical/electronic systems.
• Uses AutoCAD and other programs to update documentation and prints.
• Performs general mechanical duties as required.
• Conducts training for maintenance personnel and equipment operators.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial electrical controls

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Technical training

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for the plant located in Springfield, MO. With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French's Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered "clean, simple ingredients." To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Electrician - Automation Technician for the Springfield, MO manufacturing plant supports the Plant's electrical distribution and control systems.

Facilitate control wiring diagrams and equipment troubleshooting

Designs and implements major changes to HMIs and PLC ladder logic.

Sources, installs, and calibrates instrumentation to support plant operations.

Designs and implements computer programs to facilitate the flow of business information throughout the plant.

Coordinates and oversees outside contractors to support capital projects as necessary.

Responsible for all general mechanical duties in support of plant operations and capital projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots plant PLC equipment; resolves problems through ladder logic changes; troubleshoots plant HMIs (Wonderware, RSView) and resolves problems through programming changes.
• Troubleshoots electrical control and power wiring; resolves problems through wiring changes.
• Oversees capital projects and outside contractors primarily in the electrical control and power wiring areas.
• Develops and implements new electrical controls and systems.
• Works with other plant employees and management to enhance Springfield's electrical / electronic systems.
• Works with AutoCAD and other computer programs to update documentation and electrical prints.
• Uses various personnel and LAN computer programs in the completion of assignments.
• Capable of performing general mechanical duties.
• Conducts training for maintenance personnel and equipment operators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency is required, additional recent technical training preferred.
• Must have at least three (3) years manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical controls
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Must be very detail oriented and have strong interpersonal, communication and team based skills.
• Being a self-starter as well as a problem-solver are required assets.
• Be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift - hours can vary.

French's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy,French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.