Industrial Maintenance Tech — PLC & Mechanical Repair Pro

McCormick Spices & Seasoning; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

French’s Food Company is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Springfield, MO plant. You will perform complex mechanical work and electrical troubleshooting, including PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI tasks, to keep packaging and processing equipment safe and efficient.

You will join a team that reduces downtime, conducts preventive actions, and coaches junior technicians while adhering to safety and GMP standards. The role involves 12‑hour shifts with occasional overtime and on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Eligible to become a certified forklift operator.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical work and intermediate electrical troubleshooting, including basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI tasks.
• Conduct breakdown analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on production and facilities assets; complete basic-to-major equipment rebuilds and precise adjustments.
• Read and apply schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Serve on the emergency brigade for fires, searches, and/or evacuations as required.
• Report food safety concerns promptly to site leadership.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

PLC basics

Schematic reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

French’s Food Company is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Springfield, MO plant. You will perform complex mechanical work and electrical troubleshooting, including PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI tasks, to keep packaging and processing equipment safe and efficient.

You will join a team that reduces downtime, conducts preventive actions, and coaches junior technicians while adhering to safety and GMP standards. The role involves 12‑hour shifts with occasional overtime and on‑call duties.