Distillery Plant Maintenance Technician I

Ijw-Whiskey-Company; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is expanding its distillery operations and seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in Shelbyville, KY. You will maintain distillery and packaging equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, and work with contractors to ensure reliable operations.

Candidate will have 2–4 years of plant maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and a focus on safety. The role supports distillery, storage, blending, and bottling processes with a strong emphasis on OSHA

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in plant maintenance.
• High school diploma required; technical training/certifications preferred.
• Experience in distillery, brewery, bottling, packaging, or food/beverage production maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain distillery equipment: boilers, grain handling, mash tuns, fermenters, stills, pumps, valves, piping and related equipment.
• Maintain blending and bottling line equipment: rinsers, fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors.
• Maintain plant systems: HVAC, electrical, steam, water, and compressed air.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; respond to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, commissioning; document maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain clean, organized work environment.
• Work with external contractors for specialized repairs or inspections.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS proficiency

Forklift experience

Safety compliance

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma

Technical training/certifications

Tools

PLC systems

Pneumatics/Hydraulics

Control panels

Welding/fabrication

Job description

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC (IJW) is expanding its distillery operations and seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in Shelbyville, KY. You will maintain distillery and packaging equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, and work with contractors to ensure reliable operations.

Candidate will have 2–4 years of plant maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and a focus on safety. The role supports distillery, storage, blending, and bottling processes with a strong emphasis on OSHA