Distillery Maintenance Tech — PLC & Equipment Expert

MGP Ingredients; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

MGP Ingredients’ Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for routine maintenance on distillery equipment, PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting, and electrical work. You will perform preventative maintenance on boiler, RO system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower, troubleshoot PLCs, and ensure SOPs and GMPs are followed with a safety-first mindset.

Requirements include 3+ years in food/beverage maintenance and the ability to lift 50 pounds; strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in food and/or beverage.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance per established schedules and requests
• Assist in maintaining and ensure proper operation of boiler, Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower
• Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to service and troubleshoot Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) and instrumentations
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of all Distillery equipment including but not limited to pneumatics, pumps, hydraulics, valves, etc.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of 480v/277v, 208v/120v single and three phase electrical systems.
• Maintain clean and tidy working areas at all times
• Comply with and follow all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safety requirements.
• Communicate with the General Manager regarding equipment malfunction and or corrective action on daily basis
• Assist in Quality Control testing when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Skills

Communication skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MGP Ingredients’ Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for routine maintenance on distillery equipment, PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting, and electrical work. You will perform preventative maintenance on boiler, RO system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower, troubleshoot PLCs, and ensure SOPs and GMPs are followed with a safety-first mindset.

Requirements include 3+ years in food/beverage maintenance and the ability to lift 50 pounds; strong