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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Utility Mechanic . This new hire will work in Flavor Manufacturing Center , located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Utility Mechanic will report to a Maintenance Team Manager.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor-where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its 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 global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Utility Mechanic. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Utility Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Team Manager Jeff Zaremski.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $ billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor-where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To support the maintenance needs, both mechanical and electrical, of Operations and Production in standard conditions, including troubleshooting and repair, preventative and predictive maintenance. Responsible for maintaining and repairing production/ processing equipment to reduce machine-related downtime, eliminate losses, and improve machine reliability. To coach Production Technicians and junior Maintenance Technicians to develop skills and to resolve maintenance issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform mechanical and electrical duties of a complex nature including performing breakdown analysis, basic and major equipment rebuilds, advanced mechanical & intermediate electrical troubleshooting, advanced equipment adjustments, mechanical and electrical maintenance (both planned and unplanned) for production equipment and facilities, basic PLC/ Ladder Logic/ HMI, and fabrication.
• Participates in cross-functional improvement teams and problem-solving activities
• Serve as a Trainer and Mentor to Maintenance Technicians and Production Technicians
• Ability to receive on the job training
• Investigate and communicate root cause failure analysis, including recommending and implement resolutions.

• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals
• Adheres to safety/ GMP standards, ensuring a safe work environment and reporting food safety issues to the site leadership
• Sanitary welding would be a plus.
• Must have fabrication skills.

• High school diploma, GED or high school equivalent

• 3-5 years of experience in an Industrial Mechanic or Electrician role, preferably in the food industry
• Communicates effectively, orally/written, up, down and across Facilitates and promotes teamwork & team discussions. Interactions:
• Technical/Functional: Basic Mechanic Skills, Basic Electrical Skills, performing breakdown analyses, basic and major equipment rebuilds, basic troubleshooting, advanced equipment adjustments, mechanical and electrical maintenance (both planned and unplanned) for production equipment and facilities, basic PLC/ Ladder Logic/ HMI, and fabrication.
• Sense of Responsibility, Teamwork, Accountability, Adaptability
• 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

• Associate of Arts or Science
• Vocational education or Technical Degree/Certification as an Industrial Maintenance Technician would enhance the performance of the job. Actions and work performance impact the bottom line at the unit level due to opportunity to cause downtime on production lines.
• Welding
• Basic electric/vfd motor starter control.
• Basic computer skills
• Hygienic design qualifications
• SAP S/4 skills preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred
• Bulk powder food processing and troubleshooting knowledge preferred
• Vacuum system and pneumatic trouble shooting preferred
• Liquids food processing and troubleshooting knowledge preferred
• Facility maintenance skills (i.e. boiler plant, chiller plant, compressed air systems, etc.) preferred
• Hygienic design and maintenance best practices and knowledge for food manufacturing is preferred

PrideStaff is seeking a Seasoned Carpenter with considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in the carpentry and building trade. This a long-term career opportunity with a growing company.

This is a career growth opportunity with a dynamic company; the best candidates will be reliable and have a good work ethic, positive attitude, and a proven track record of quality craftsmanship! Temp-to-Hire $17.50/hr. to start. Work a fixed schedule, at one location, with no rain-outs, this is a career position, not just a job!

Typical Qualifications include the following:
• 3-4 years of verifiable experience. Education from a verified vocational program, apprenticeship, or Junior College may count towards experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and supplies used in the trade and in their application.
• Knowledge of the care and safe usage of power tools and the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety devices and practices.
• Ability to work from sketches or blueprints.
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
• Ability to plan, layout and perform carpentry work of average difficulty without supervision. Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.
• Knowledge of framing, trim, flooring.
• Cabinet, Door and Window installation experience.
• Must read, write, and speak English well.
• Good understanding of basic math.
• Be available for occasional overtime.
• Pass regular random drug testing; this is a drug-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications include the following:
• 4-5 years of hands-on carpentry experience.
• Vinyl flooring and tile installation.
• All levels of trim/millwork installation including pre-finished moldings, base, and doors.
• Installation of cabinetry, cabinet hardware, custom pieces.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Qualified candidates will submit an UPDATED resume that specifically details skills that will qualify Candidate for this position. Apply via job posting or PrideStaff web site.

Location: New Port Richey, FL

Set-up and operate all equipment for welding operations.

a. Perform tig/spot welding on metal parts

b. Weld small metal components.

Complete all necessary paperwork as required including scorecards, hazard recognitions, routers and data, Follower Tags, ATP, etc.

Produce and measure product to ensure.

REPOST

*Open Until Filled*

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: This is the experienced level of skilled trade work at the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). The incumbent will provide maintenance for all electrical equipment within the MDTA assigned facilities installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment such as ballasts, cable, conduit boxes, conduit tubing, control systems, coils, electronic signage, fans, fluorescent and incandescent units, fuses, generators, high mast light poles, outlets, panels, relays, switches, transformers, wiring, roadway lighting systems, emergency standby systems, and toll plaza electrical needs. Additional duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Repair highway interchange lighting systems including overhead signs;
• Ensure proper, safe operations of building electrical systems and equipment by repairing or replacing damaged or broken material as quickly as possible;
• Maintain building lighting systems including all interior and exterior light fixtures and wiring;
• Repair underground electrical distribution wiring when failure occurs by excavation and/or corrosion;
• Ensure operation of facility generators through weekly tests and refueling procedures;
• Assist contractors by locating buried electrical wiring and providing information; relevant to maintenance operations;
• Adjusting the electro-mechanical operators for large overhead doors; and
• Operate snow removal equipment as needed.

This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work on equipment located on high poles or other elevated locations, and/or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in these classes are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency call back procedures, twenty-four hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Employees in this position will report directly to the Skilled Trade Specialist Supervisor or other designated official. The current vacancy is located in Prince George's County, MD. The incumbent at this location will perform work in both Prince George's and Montgomery counties. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the MDTA.

This position will serve a 12-month probationary period .

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based on start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Two years of experience performing skilled trade electrical work.

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer , please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Additional work experience performing skilled trades as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. A certificate from a vocational technical school with a major in one or more of the skilled trades as defined above may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in the skilled trades as defined above field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.

2. During the probationary period, employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland.

3. The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses! Reasonable

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (TTY Number: 711).

**Open To All Qualified Candidates**

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to perform journey level electrical work in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standard practices or rules governing the electrical trade. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment such as ballasts, cable, conduit boxes, conduit tubing, control systems, coils, electronic signage, fans, fluorescent and incandescent units, fuses, generators, high mast light poles, outlets, panels, relays, switches, navigational lights, transformers, wiring and roadway lighting systems, and emergency standby systems. Work may include other maintenance duties as assigned.

This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work on equipment located on high poles or other elevated locations, and/or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in these classes are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency call back procedures, twenty-four hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee may also provide additional support for carpentry, locksmithing, masonry, painting, welding and/or HVAC tasks with co-workers as needed.

Employees in this classification are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency call-back procedures, twenty-four hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Skilled Trade Specialist Supervisor or other designated supervisor. The current vacancy exists in Baltimore, MD. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at other facilities throughout the MDTA.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, tuition reimbursement, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Three years of experience performing skilled trade work as an electrician.

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer , please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Additional work experience performing skilled trades work as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. A certificate from a vocational technical school with a major in one or more of the skilled trades as defined above may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in the skilled trades as defined above field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.

2. During the probationary period, employees may be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated.

3. The employing administration may require employees to satisfy its agency training, and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility and are subject to call-in.

2. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements.

3. Employees who work with, or may be exposed to, hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint, or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and may be required to pass hazardous materials training and can wear a respirator.

4. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.

5. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and must sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

6. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

7. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

Notes:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S. , at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( This must be submitted as an attachment with the application for the position in which you are applying.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.

Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 08/15/2025

• Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
• Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and 1 per compensated hour.
• Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.