Mechanic

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company, a McCormick subsidiary, seeks a full-time Mechanic for the Springfield, MO plant. The role supports maintenance of production equipment and facilities, including troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance, and coaching of technicians.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical skills, knowledge of CMMS, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong communication across departments and promotes teamwork.
• Technical: Basic mechanic and electrical skills; breakdown analyses; basic/major equipment rebuilds; troubleshooting; maintenance for production equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds up to 70% of the time; ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Act as emergency brigade for fires, searches, and evacuations.
• Perform mechanical and electrical duties including breakdown analysis, equipment rebuilds, troubleshooting, and basic PLC/HMI work.
• Investigate root cause failures and implement resolutions.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Adhere to safety/GMP standards and report food safety issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical concepts

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Education

Industrial maintenance certificate

Tools

CMMS

PLC/Ladder Logic

HMI

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 Mechanicfor the plant located inSpringfield, MO. This person will report to the Maintenance Manager.

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 Franks Red Hot, 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 atwww.frenchs.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To support the maintenance needs, both mechanical and electrical, of Operations and Production in the standard conditions, including troubleshooting and repair, preventative and predictive maintenance. Responsible for maintaining and repairing production/processing equipment to reduce machine-related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve machine reliability. To coach Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians to develop skills and to resolve maintenance issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as an emergency brigade for fires, searches, and/or evacuations as required.
• Perform mechanical and electrical duties of a complex nature including performing breakdown analysis, basic and major equipment rebuilds, advanced mechanical & intermediate electrical troubleshooting, advanced equipment adjustments, mechanical and electrical maintenance (both planned and unplanned) for production equipment and facilities, basic PLC/ Ladder Logic/ HMI, and fabrication.
• Investigate and communicate root cause failure analysis, including recommending and implementing resolutions.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Adheres to safety/GMP standards, ensuring a safe work environment and reporting food safety issues to site leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or high school equivalency
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Communicates effectively, orally and written, across all departments and promotes teamwork and team discussions.
• Technical/Functional: Basic mechanic skills, basic electrical skills, performing breakdown analyses, basic and major equipment rebuilds, basic troubleshooting, advanced equipment adjustments, mechanical and electrical maintenance (both planned and unplanned) for production equipment, facilities, and fabrication.
• Sense of responsibility, teamwork, accountability, and adaptability.
• Demonstrates ability to methodically analyze and correct problems of a varied nature on a wide range of equipment and support systems.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds up to 70% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme heat (non-weather) up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to become a certified forklift operator.
• Must be agile enough to maneuver around equipment, climb stairs, and go up and down ladders to reach various equipment.
• Ability to work up to heights of 45 ft. on material handling equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Must have knowledge of Planned Maintenance practices.
• Demonstrate process improvement ability and leadership.
• Must be able to successfully work individually and as part of a team.
• PAPR/Respirator may be required.
• Be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift – hours can vary.
• Ability to work overtime daily and on weekends, sometimes with minimal notice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Degree or certificate in industrial maintenance.
• Basic PLC/Ladder Logic/ and HMI.

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?

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.