Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

PLC and Electrical Maintenance Technologist

Employer: McCormick & Company, Incorporated | Location: South Bend, IN | Team: Maintenance (reports to Maintenance Team Manager) | Shifts: 2nd or 3rd

Why this role?

• Because keeping world‑class food operations running takes sharp diagnostics, clean documentation, and rock‑solid electrical skills.
• Because you’ll work on PLCs, HMIs, networks, and the sensors that bring factory automation to life.
• Because your ideas for better tests and smarter PMs will be heard—and implemented.

What you’ll tackle

• Troubleshoot and repair power distribution, motor starters, and high/low voltage circuits.
• Diagnose PLC logic and HMI issues; support controls on EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and DH+ networks.
• Service and calibrate field devices: photo eyes, proximity switches, encoders, limit switches, and more.
• Apply multimeters and other standard electrical test equipment to execute and record equipment tests.
• Revise and clarify test procedures; mentor teammates on proper execution.
• Perform preventive and general maintenance on production and facilities equipment.
• Complete work orders with precise documentation and test records.
• Join cross‑functional problem‑solving in a High Performance Organization to find root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on installs and modifications, as needed.

What you bring

• 3–5 years of hands‑on plant maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLC/solid‑state control systems.
• Comfort with test gear (especially multimeters) and standard troubleshooting methods.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Tech you’ll use

• Allen‑Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers

Who we are

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is the global leader in flavor, with over $5 billion in annual sales. We develop and deliver spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to retailers, manufacturers, and foodservice partners worldwide—backed by quality, science, innovation, and service. McCormick makes every moment and meal better ™

Employees thrive here with benefits such as tuition assistance; medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and group life insurance; 401(k) with profit sharing; and paid holidays and vacation.

Compliance

**As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. **

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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