Maintenance Mechanic

GRETNA, LA, US, 70053

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. Zatarain’s, a leader in New Orleans cuisine owned by McCormick, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at our facility located in Gretna, Louisiana.

With $4 billion in annual sales, McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better™. To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.

As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families. Zatarain’s benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), defined contribution plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Team Manager, the incumbent will respond to electrical trouble calls on production/process equipment and utility breakdown. This will include diagnosing, repairing, and testing industrial equipment including power service, motor starters, high/low voltage electrical systems PLC's controls, HMI's Networks (ethernet I/P, Device Net, DH+ etc.)
and electrical field devices (photo eyes, proxies, encoders, limit switches etc.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Include diagnosing, repairing, and testing industrial equipment including power service, motor starters, high/low voltage electrical systems PLC's controls, HMI's Networks (ethernet I/P, Device Net, DH+ etc.) and electrical field devices (photo eyes, proxies, encoders, limit switches etc.
• Utilize standard electrical test equipment to perform equipment test using established procedures and write,
• Update and clarify test procedures
• Helps train others to conduct these tests properly
• Performing preventive maintenance and general maintenance as required on both production equipment and facilities equipment.
• Completing assigned work orders and documenting all tests, i.e., oscilloscope, DMM, Recorder, Meggar, etc.
• Troubleshooting and identify root cause as well as to recommend improvements on a continuous basis with cross functional teams in a High-Performance Organization environment
• Working with outside contractors on miscellaneous installations when needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AA degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or completion of an approved apprenticeship in industrial electrical maintenance or 5-7 years direct applicable experience
• Three to Five years of plant maintenance experience
  Be able to develop control logic including prints and installation of control wiring and troubleshoot PLC/Solid State control instruments
• Proficient in the use of applications of test equipment such as multimeters
• Working knowledge of Window
• Working knowledge and field experience with process/programmable controllers and AC/DC drives.
• Industrial control wiring experience
• Possess the ability to read and interpret instrument drawings and control schematics
• Possess knowledge of NEC requirements
• Must be able to work in cross functional teams
• Ability to lift 70lbs.
• Ability to work overtime daily and on weekends, flexibility with shift hours
• Flexibility with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements