Process Control Technician - 1st Shift

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Hunt Valley Plant, seeks a Process Controls/Electrical Controls Technician for the 1st shift. The role supports electrical, controls, and automation systems across manufacturing, packaging, and utilities, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot electrical and control systems, read schematics, and contribute to equipment improvements, with opportunities for training and career growth within a global leader in flavor products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or apprenticeship in electrical, controls or automation preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a manufacturing, industrial, food manufacturing, packaging, or process environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, PLC logic, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot, replace and commission variable frequency and servo drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify FactoryTalk View ME HMI applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional groups and lead improvement teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical and control systems in manufacturing and facility operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control systems, motor controls, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Use drawings, PLC logic, HMI screens, manuals, and diagnostics to identify and resolve issues.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance in diagnosing recurring failures and corrective actions.
• Restore equipment to safe, reliable operation with minimal production disruption.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and electrical drawings.
• Document changes to PLC/HMI/electrical drawings per site procedures.
• Upgrade/replace obsolete machines or subsystems.
• Provide technical support during new equipment installations and startups.
• Provide technical training to maintenance teams as needed.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in root cause analysis for downtime.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA experience

HMI (FactoryTalk View ME)

Reading electrical drawings

Automation & control systems

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship in electrical/controls

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Cognex vision systems

FANUC robots

WonderWare

Beckhoff systems

Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Process Control/Electrical Controls Technician on the 1st Shift. This new hire will work at McCormick's Hunt Valley Plant, located at 11100 McCormick Road in Hunt Valley, MD.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Overview

The Electrical Controls Technician is a technical role within the Engineering Department responsible for supporting electrical, controls, and automation systems across manufacturing, packaging, processing, utilities, and facility equipment. This position provides hands‑on technical support for troubleshooting, maintaining, improving, and implementing electrical control systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The technician serves as a key technical resource for control systems, electrical troubleshooting, automation support, and equipment improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical and control systems used in manufacturing, packaging, processing, utility, and facility operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control systems, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, safety devices, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Use electrical drawings, PLC logic, HMI screens, equipment manuals, and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance in diagnosing recurring failures and developing long‑term corrective actions.
• Assist in restoring equipment to safe and reliable operation while minimizing production disruption.
• Create and/or maintain technical documentation and electrical drawings for systems.
• Ensure PLC, HMI, electric drawings and control system changes are documented, backed up and communicated in accordance with site procedures.
• Upgrade/replace machines or machine subsystems that are obsolete.
• Provide technical support during new equipment installations and startups.
• Provide technical training for the Electrical Electronics Technician’s in the maintenance team as needed.
• Provide technical solutions that support continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem‑solving activities for recurring downtime or process issues.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical, controls or automation preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a manufacturing, industrial, food manufacturing, packaging, or process environment.
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic tools such as a multimeter, megger, process meter, amp meter, and other test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, PLC logic (LD, FBD, ST, IL, SFC), manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot, replace and commission variable frequency and servo drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make modifications to FactoryTalk View ME HMI applications.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in small cross‑functional groups, deliver effective communication, meet deadlines, and lead quality/process improvement teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD to make electrical drawing modifications.
• Proficient in the support of Allen Bradley & Siemens PLCs, Cognex vision systems and FANUC robots.
• Ability to troubleshoot WonderWare, B&R and Beckhoff systems preferred.

SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY AND GMP EXPECTATIONS

• Follow all site safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safe work practices.
• Apply NFPA 70E requirements when performing or supporting electrical work.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs), food safety requirements and site quality procedures.
• Report safety, quality, food safety and equipment concerns promptly.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company 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.

Base Salary: $33.32 - $49.97

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan.

In Addition To a Competitive Compensation Package, Permanent Employees Of McCormick Are Eligible For Our Extensive Total Rewards Programs That Include

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans