Industrial Electrician

MGP Ingredients; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Job summary

MGP Ingredients is hiring an Industrial Electrician for its Atchison, KS plant. You will work with a team of electricians to keep all electrical equipment fully functional and execute projects across the plant.

The role includes an alternate/swing shift schedule with nights and weekends. You will troubleshoot, configure and maintain AC/DC drives, PLCs and motor control systems while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience with 24V AC/DC through 480V AC three‑phase, frequency drives & PLC logic.
• Must pass general aptitude testing and mechanical testing at MGP Ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Install, configure, repair and maintain AC and DC electronic drives.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor and control systems and PLCs.
• Perform electrical building maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Reading/Interpreting documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AC/DC drives

PLC logic

Three‑phase electrical systems

Frequency drives

Job description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

The Opportunity

We are hiring for an Industrial Electrician at our Atchison, KS plant. This position works as a member of a team of electricians to ensure that all electrical apparatus remain fully functional and completing projects throughout the plant.

Alternate/Swing Shift. Here is the tentative schedule:

• Monday and Tuesday 4:00pm - 12:00am.
• Wednesday - Off.
• Thursday and Friday 11:45pm - 7:45am.
• Saturday - Off.
• Sunday 7:30pm - 4:00am.

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoot and repair problems with electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Installing, configuring, repairing and maintaining various brands of AC and DC electronic drives
• Troubleshoot and repair motor and control systems and PLCs
• Perform electrical building maintenance and repairs

Who We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred experience with 24 volt ac/dc through 480 volt ac three phase, frequency drives & PLC logic.
• Requires passing score on general aptitude testing and mechanical testing conducted at MGP Ingredients.
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Strong verbal & written communication skills. Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to enter and interpret data from computer and ability to operate computer controlled features in the plant
• Ability to see colors
• Ability to climb and work in high places and in confined spaces
• Willingness to work shift work and overtime as required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Includes frequently used office equipment, computer software programs, manuals, books, or other written resources, hand tools, power tools, two-way radios, and other tools/equipment/resources; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab/field equipment. Various lab equipment, two-way radios will be required to use.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ [e-mail].

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience.

MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.