UTILITY MECHANIC - 3rd Shift

Utility Mechanic - 3rd ShiftMcCormick & 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 Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Utility Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Team Manager Jeff Zaremski. To support the maintenance needs, both mechanical and electrical, of Operations and Production in standard conditions, including troubleshooting and repair, preventative and predictive maintenance. Responsible for maintaining and repairing production/processing equipment to reduce machine-related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve machine reliability. To coach Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians to develop skills and to resolve maintenance issues. 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 implement 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 Sanitary welding would be a plus. Must have fabrication skills. Vacuum system and pneumatic trouble shooting would be a plus 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. Interactions: 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 Associate of Arts or Science Vocational education or Technical Degree/Certification as an Industrial Maintenance Technician would enhance the performance of the job. Actions and work performance impact the bottom line at the unit level due to opportunity to cause downtime on production lines. Welding Basic electric / vfd motor starter control. Basic computer skills Excel SAP would be a plus