MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
McCormick · Irving, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at McCormick (food & beverage) in Irving, TX. High School diploma or equivalent.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 179 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 180 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆High School diploma or equivalent.
- ◆Minimum of 5 years experience in all maintenance crafts to include basic electrical, mechanics, welding, machine shop required.
- ◆Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- ◆Excellent interpersonal skills required to closely interact with co-workers in and outside of the Maintenance Department
- ◆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
Required qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years related experience
- ✓Minimum of one year experience supervising employees in a manufacturing / production / industrial environment
- ✓Minimum of one year experience leading others through a project(s) or initiative(s)
- ✓Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work across functions and interact with all levels of the organization
- ✓Excellent analytical skills and problem solving capabilities to assess risk
- ✓Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions effecting staffing, product components and inventory
- ✓Experience successfully leading large teams to support business initiatives
- ✓Demonstrated ability to be a dynamic self-starter, work independently and apply sound judgment to solve complex problems with incomplete and/or ambiguous information required and to proactively initiate action steps
- ✓Experience successfully handling multiple projects at once and working under pressure
- ✓Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues
- ✓Excellent communication and organization skills
- ✓Ability to propose and implement improvements to systems, methods of work and analysis methods and contribute to ensuring that they are continuously adapted to the business requirements.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Experience in food processing
- ✓Experience in plumbing, millwright and carpentry
- ✓Welding experience including certification in basic welding preferred
- ✓PLC and Industrial electrical experience desired
- ✓Robotic and Conventional Palletizer experience desired
- ✓Dense phase pneumatic conveying experience desired
- ✓Hands on experience with new equipment installation is desirable
- ✓Experience with boiler, chillers, air compressors is desirable
- ✓Trade school, certificate or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance preferred.
- ✓Experience in food processing equipment desirable
- ✓Ability to read to read and interpret electrical schematics and relay logic preferred.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated , a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II reporting to a Maintenance Team Manager . This individual will work in Dallas, TX .
With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better ™
As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.
McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry. With more than $4 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food McCormick flavored. McCormick makes every meal and moment better ™! To learn more, please visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.
As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services including, but not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, paid sick days and paid vacation days.
Position overview
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Team Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a variety of production equipment at our facility.