Automation Specialist

McCormick & Company•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc. is a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry. Zatarain's, a leader in New Orleans cuisine - owned by McCormick -. is seeking a full-time Automation Technician reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. This role will work in Zatarain's Plant , located at 82 1st Street, Gretna, Louisiana. 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. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand." 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 Automation Specialist will be responsible for maintaining, programming and repairing automated machinery, robotics and PLC-controlled systems to ensure efficient operations. This person will utilize various systems to monitor the performance and efficiency of this technology in the plant. The specialist will diagnose electrical/mechanical malfunctions, perform preventative maintenance, and optimize equipment performance. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge and a technical degree or relevant experience.

Requirements

Technical diploma, vocational training, specialized certificates or associate degree in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or electronics; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
Previous experience with robotics, Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to analyze issues quickly to reduce machine downtime.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and using diagnostic tools like multimeters.
Strong communication skills via verbal and written, ability to provide detailed updates as needed
Proven ability to multi-task
Basic MS Office knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate sometimes with short notice

Nice To Haves

Must have a Self-directed approach to their job responsibilities; broad latitude of independent judgement required

Responsibilities

Diagnose and fix malfunctions in automated production lines, robotics, and control components.
Program, configure and troubleshoot PLC often using Allen-Bradley or other similar systems.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Collaborate with engineers to install new equipment, test systems and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, parts replacements and systems changes.
Adhere to OSHA and company safety procedures and processes including LOTO and Machine Guarding, when repairing machinery.
Be able to document, analyze and quantify machine-related reasons for work stoppage.