Distillery Maintenance Technician: PLC & Electrical

MGP Ingredients, Inc.; Bardstown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short-term/long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

MGP Ingredients, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY. This role performs routine maintenance on distillery equipment, troubleshoots PLC and instrumentation, and handles electrical work to keep our production running smoothly.

You will work with the maintenance team to service boilers, RO systems, chillers, and other distillery equipment, while following SOPs, GMPs, and safety rules. Strong communication and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in the food or beverage field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance per established schedules and requests
• Assist in maintaining and ensure proper operation of boiler, RO system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower
• Demonstrate working knowledge to service and troubleshoot PLC and instrumentation
• Demonstrate knowledge of distillery equipment including pneumatics, pumps, hydraulics, valves, etc.
• Work with electrical systems including 480v/277v, 208v/120v single and three phase
• Maintain clean and tidy working areas at all times
• Adhere to SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements
• Communicate with General Manager regarding equipment issues and corrective actions
• Assist in Quality Control testing when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Skills

Maintenance experience

Strong communication

Multitask

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

RO system

Job description

MGP Ingredients, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY. This role performs routine maintenance on distillery equipment, troubleshoots PLC and instrumentation, and handles electrical work to keep our production running smoothly.

You will work with the maintenance team to service boilers, RO systems, chillers, and other distillery equipment, while following SOPs, GMPs, and safety rules. Strong communication and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required.