Industrial Maintenance Technician, Packaging & Process Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Join our maintenance team powering iconic brands

The French's Food Company (part of McCormick & Company, Inc.) is hiring a full-time Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Springfield, MO plant. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and is central to keeping our packaging and processing equipment safe, reliable, and efficient.

Why this role matters

• Reduce unplanned downtime through proactive preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Boost reliability by executing mechanical/electrical repairs and major rebuilds.
• Strengthen the team by coaching Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians.
• Protect our people and products through rigorous adherence to safety and GMP standards.

What you’ll do

• Perform complex mechanical work and intermediate electrical troubleshooting, including basic PLC/Ladder Logic/HMI tasks.
• Conduct breakdown analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on production and facilities assets; complete basic-to-major equipment rebuilds and precise adjustments.
• Read and apply schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Serve on the emergency brigade for fires, searches, and/or evacuations as required.
• Report food safety concerns promptly to site leadership.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Schedule and compensation

• Now hiring for: C Shift — Sunday–Tuesday 7PM–7AM; Wednesday 7PM–1AM; or D Shift — Thursday 1AM–7AM; Thursday–Saturday 7PM–7AM.
• $1.50 shift differential.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts; hours can vary. Must be available for any shift as needs evolve.
• Overtime may be required daily and on weekends, sometimes with minimal notice.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; promotes teamwork and constructive discussions.
• Technical breadth: basic mechanical and electrical skills; breakdown analysis; basic/major rebuilds; troubleshooting; advanced equipment adjustments; fabrication; maintenance for production and facility equipment.
• Accountability, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset with demonstrated process-improvement and leadership ability.
• Analytical approach to resolving diverse equipment and system problems.
• Physical and environmental: lift up to 10 lbs up to 70% of the time and up to 50 lbs as needed; work in non-weather heat up to 50% of the time.
• Mobility/height: maneuver around equipment; climb stairs/ladders; work up to 45 ft on material handling equipment.
• Eligible to become a certified forklift operator.
• Knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office; familiarity with planned maintenance practices.
• PAPR/Respirator may be required.

Preferred

• Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance.
• Basic PLC, Ladder Logic, and HMI experience.

Core proficiencies

• Heavy Equipment Repair; Maintenance and Repair Skills; Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting; Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting; Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting; 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems; Low Voltage Cabling Installation; Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting; Hydraulic Systems & Components; Fuel Systems; Powerhouse Troubleshooting
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management; Lockout/Tagout (LOTO); Machine Safety Inspections; Equipment Installation
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

Equipment & technologies

• Packaging Machines
• Power Tools
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Who we are

French’s generates more than $500 million in annual sales and has a proud legacy of crafting foods with simple, high-quality ingredients—from Classic Yellow Mustard to innovations like Frank’s RedHot. Explore more at

Legal and work authorization

French's 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.

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