Automation Controls Technician (Electrical Electronics Technician) - C Shift
McCormick · Hunt Valley, MD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at McCormick (food & beverage) in Hunt Valley, MD.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Maryland plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 263 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$99k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 64%
- PLC 60%
- ✓ Robotics 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- Root cause 24%
- Union environment 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: McCormick in Hunt Valley
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Full description from McCormickAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Complete preventative maintenance
requirements
on robots, conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, drives, and machinery wiring while following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
- ✓Partner with the EET Team to install new machines and equipment by installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment using hand tools and test equipment.
- ✓Repair electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatuses (transformers, motors, lighting fixtures) through determining faulty wiring and inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery.
- ✓Repair and replace faulty electrical components by using testing equipment and hand tools.
- ✓Provide electrical maintenance support and information through timely responsiveness on requests.
- ✓Prepare electrical maintenance reports.
Other
responsibilities
will include maintaining technical knowledge by attending education workshops and reviewing additional resources, maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs, and maintaining a clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. All expectations are to be met while continuing to contribute results positively and maintain professionalism across all levels.
Qualifications
- ✓Graduation from a trade school, apprenticeship program, or a completed AA degree in related studies, or 3 years of documented experience in the trade is required.
- ✓Demonstrated experience with common machinery in a food production environment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret instrument drawings and control schematics.
- ✓Must have working knowledge and field experience installing and troubleshooting industrial control wiring.
- ✓Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an industrial electrical field.
- ✓Must know NEC
requirements
concerning electrical installations.
- ✓Demonstrated experience working safely, effectively, and accurately in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- ✓Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- ✓Ability to work in cross-functional teams, influence peer to peer relationships.
- ✓Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs including flexibility with shift and workday assignments to support business need
requirements
and reduce overtime.
- ✓Ability to work overtime daily and on weekends required; flexibility with shift hours required.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Base Salary: $20.09 - $45.13
- ✓Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- ✓Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
- ✓Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Electrical Electronics Technician immediately on-site at our Hunt Valley Plant.
What We Bring To The Table
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
- •Competitive compensation
- •Career growth opportunities
- •Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- •Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- •Tuition assistance
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the position will install, diagnose, repair and test industrial equipment, including power service, motor starters, electrical systems, and electrical/mechanical interfaces.