Mechanic

McCormick & Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time Mechanic to maintain and repair production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support reliability goals. You will work on mechanical and electrical tasks, read schematics, and coach junior technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing plant.

Requirements include 3–5 years of industrial maintenance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Able to read schematics and manuals, perform breakdown analyses.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Safety-focused with GMP awareness and willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Experience with CMMS and basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilds.
• Lead and coach technicians and assist with root cause analysis.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and manuals; follow safety and GMP standards.
• Adhere to shift schedules, with overtime as needed and possible 12‑hour shifts.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

High school diploma, GED or high school equivalency

Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI basics

Job description

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Mechanic for the plant located in Springfield, 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 at www.frenchs.com.

Shift: C Shift - Sunday - Tuesday 7PM-7AM; Wednesday 7PM-1AM + $1.00 shift differntial

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.