UTILITY MECHANIC III BP

McCormick & Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Utility Mechanic. This new hire will work at the Maryland Manufacturing Center, located in Belcamp, MD. The Utility Mechanic will report to a Maintenance Team Manager. 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." The Utility Mechanic 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 role is responsible for maintaining and repairing production/processing equipment to reduce machine-related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve machine reliability. The Utility Mechanic will also coach Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians to develop skills and to resolve maintenance issues.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or high school equivalent
3-5 years of experience in an Industrial Mechanic or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry
Communicates effectively, orally/written, up, down and across Facilitates and promotes teamwork & 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 and facilities, basic PLC/ Ladder Logic/ HMI, and fabrication.
Sense of Responsibility, Teamwork, Accountability, Adaptability
Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze and correct problems of a varied nature on a wide range of equipment and support systems required.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to become a certified forklift operator (required).
Must be agile enough to maneuver around equipment, climb stairs, and go up and down ladders to reach various equipment (required).
Ability to work overtime daily and weekends, sometimes with minimal notice.
Flexibility with shift hours is required.
Ability to work up to heights of 45 ft. on material handling equipment required.
Demonstrated knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office
Candidate must have knowledge of Planned Maintenance practices
Demonstrated process improvement ability and leadership
Must be able to successfully work individually and as part of a team
Responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Defense requirements according to McCormick and Regulatory Standards
Regular attendance and the ability to work mandatory overtime as scheduled are required.
PAPR/Respirator may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts or Science
Vocational education or Technical Degree/Certification as an Industrial Maintenance Technician would enhance the performance of the job.

Responsibilities

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.
Participates in cross-functional improvement teams and problem-solving activities
Serve as a Trainer and Mentor to Maintenance Technicians and Production Technicians
Investigate and communicate root cause failure analysis, including recommending and implementing resolutions.
Read and interpret blueprints and manuals
Adheres to safety/GMP standards, ensuring a safe work environment and reporting food safety issues to the site leadership
Other Duties as assigned.