Utility Mechanic

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company is hiring a full-time Utility Mechanic at its Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position supports the mechanical and electrical maintenance needs of Operations and Production, including troubleshooting and repair, 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 and serves as a trainer and mentor. The role reports to the Maintenance Team Manager, Jeff Zaremski, and is assigned to the 3rd shift. The position requires flexibility with shift hours and availability for daily overtime and weekends, sometimes with minimal notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in an Industrial Mechanic or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to facilitate and promote teamwork and team discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to methodically analyze and correct varied problems involving a wide range of equipment and support systems.
• Basic mechanical and electrical skills, including breakdown analysis, equipment rebuilds, troubleshooting, equipment adjustments, planned and unplanned maintenance, basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI, and fabrication.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to become a certified forklift operator.
• Ability to maneuver around equipment, climb stairs, and use ladders to reach equipment.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 45 feet on material handling equipment.
• Ability to work daily overtime and weekends, sometimes with minimal notice, and flexibility with shift hours.
• Knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Food-industry experience.
• Sanitary welding.
• Vacuum system and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Welding.
• Basic electric/VFD motor starter control.
• Basic computer skills and Excel.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and electrical work, including breakdown analysis, equipment rebuilds, 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 causes of equipment failures, and recommend and implement resolutions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Follow safety and GMP standards, help ensure a safe work environment, and report food safety issues to site leadership.
• Maintain and repair production and processing equipment to reduce machine-related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; base salary of $29.19–$44.48.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacations.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.
• Incentive bonus and dividend programs, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED