UTILITY MECHANIC

McCormick & Company•HUNT VALLEY, MD

2d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company is hiring a full-time Utility Mechanic at its Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role supports the mechanical and electrical maintenance needs of Operations and Production, including troubleshooting, repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance, and maintaining production and processing equipment to reduce downtime, eliminate losses, and improve reliability. The Utility Mechanic also coaches Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians to build their skills and resolve maintenance issues. The position reports to the Maintenance Team Manager, Jeff Zaremski.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in an Industrial Mechanic or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and facilitate teamwork and team discussions.
Basic mechanical and electrical skills, including breakdown analysis, equipment rebuilds, troubleshooting, equipment adjustments, maintenance of production equipment and facilities, basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI, and fabrication.
Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze and correct varied problems across a wide range of equipment and support systems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to become a certified forklift operator.
Ability to maneuver around equipment, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights up to 45 feet on material-handling equipment.
Ability to work daily overtime and weekends, sometimes with minimal notice; flexibility with shift hours is required.
Knowledge of CMMS, Microsoft Office, and planned maintenance practices.
Demonstrated process-improvement ability and leadership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts or Science degree.
Vocational education or a technical degree/certification as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
Sanitary welding.
Vacuum-system and pneumatic troubleshooting.
Welding.
Basic electric/VFD motor-starter control.
Basic computer skills.
Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

Perform complex mechanical and electrical work, including breakdown analysis, basic and major equipment rebuilds, advanced mechanical and intermediate electrical troubleshooting, equipment adjustments, planned and unplanned maintenance, basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI work, and fabrication.
Participate in cross-functional improvement teams and problem-solving activities.
Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians and Production Technicians.
Investigate and communicate root-cause failure analysis, and recommend and implement resolutions.
Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
Follow safety and GMP standards, maintain a safe work environment, and report food safety issues to site leadership.