Plant Maintenance Mechanic: PLC & Automation Specialist

McCormick Spices & Seasoning; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

French’s Food Company in Springfield, MO is hiring a full-time Plant Maintenance Mechanic to keep packaging and processing assets running at peak performance. You’ll diagnose electrical faults, perform mechanical repair, read schematics, and mentor junior technicians on best practices.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and hands-on experience with PLC/Ladder Logic and HMI tasks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic PLC, ladder logic, and HMI experience.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex mechanical work and electrical troubleshooting.
• Read schematics, perform planned/unplanned maintenance.
• Lead junior technicians and uphold GMP safety.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and rebuilds as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

HMI basics

Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

French’s Food Company in Springfield, MO is hiring a full-time Plant Maintenance Mechanic to keep packaging and processing assets running at peak performance. You’ll diagnose electrical faults, perform mechanical repair, read schematics, and mentor junior technicians on best practices.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and hands-on experience with PLC/Ladder Logic and HMI tasks.