Utility Mechanic - 3rd Shift

McCormick & Company; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages

Job summary

McCormick & Company in Geneva, IL is seeking a 3rd shift Utility Mechanic to join their Flavor Solutions team. This role is essential for maintaining and repairing production equipment to ensure efficiency and quality in operations.

The ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food sector, and a High School Diploma. A technical degree is preferred. The position offers a $1000 sign-on bonus and numerous benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry.
• Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Complete work orders in the Maintenance Connect System.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment

Using tools like PLC and HMI

Safety procedures compliance

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance or Electrician

Tools

Forklift

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a 3rd shift Utility Mechanic immediately at our McCormick Flavor Solutions site in Geneva, IL.

C shift (S-Th, 10PM – 6:30 AM)

$1000 sign on bonus after 6 months of employment!

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Engineering Department and the Maintenance Manager, the Utility Mechanic or Electrical Technician will support the maintenance needs, both mechanical and electrical, of Operations and Production in standard conditions, including troubleshooting and repair, preventative and predictive maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing production/processing equipment to reduce machine‑related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve machine reliability. The Technician should be able to work in a team environment, working with all areas of the business to provide support, repairs, and solutions to various problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment including: motors, pumps, valves, agitators, circuit boards, VFDs, fans, blowers, etc. and a general understanding of air compressors, chillers, boilers, dust collectors, HVAC, and other utility equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, technical specs, electrical drawings, etc.
• Completes Work Orders in Maintenance Connect System
• Completes Root‑Cause‑Analysis documentation
• Performs all work in a safe and clean manner, performs Lock‑out Tag‑out procedure correctly when working on equipment, follows all safety procedures correctly when welding, cutting, polishing, reports food safety risks and abides by GMP standards.
• Operate heavy equipment including: boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklift, lifts, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Prefferred Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, or equivalent.

Experience

7-9 years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry. Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all safety requirements with working on industrial equipment (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, electrical safety, chemical safety). Understands the fundamentals of material compatibility, sanitary design, equipment drawings, general utilities (gas, air, electric, water).

Familiar with the general names of parts, diagrams, equipment, etc.

Interpersonal Skills

This position requires excellent cross‑functional communication skills. Provides mentoring, coaching and leading technology and technical skills development. Provides feedback to Production on problems and solutions; recommends improvements within the department. Provides support with training, learning and education as well as best maintenance practices.

Other Skills

The candidate should be very detail oriented, have strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, demonstrated grammatical and organizational skills and must be a self‑starter, who is able to work independently. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Word) required. Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, Work Order Systems. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work up to heights of 50 ft, become forklift and man‑lift certified.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you 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.