Maintenance Specialist - Electrical - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Suntory Global Spirits; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Frankfort, Kentucky. The role includes maintaining and repairing plant equipment, ensuring operations through preventive maintenance, and fabricating parts as needed. Candidates should have at least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment and a related associate's degree. Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills are essential. The position may require overtime and physical work including lifting and climbing. Join a company where people are prioritized and diverse experiences are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance within an industrial setting.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. constantly and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment and conduct repairs as necessary.
• Fabricate parts using machine tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in electrical skilled trades or engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world’s third largest leading premium spirits company where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets—the premium spirits and our people—we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come, unleash your spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Role Responsibilities

• Overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs plant operations equipment, which includes but is not limited to high-speed bottling equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors and fans.
• Ensures operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive/predictive maintenance requirements on plant machinery.
• Locates and repairs root cause of problems by observing devices in operation.
• Fabricates parts using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, welders, saws or woodworking equipment.
• Utilizes blueprints, control system drawings and repair manuals.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with all plant procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follows all Safety, Food Safety, Quality, 5S and ISO guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Contributes to team efforts by maintaining a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Provides information to effectively communicate with supervisors, co‑workers, and other key personnel by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person as required.
• Uses the plant Computer Maintenance Management System (SAP) to add, retrieve and close out completed work orders.
• Shows willingness and participates in training classes intended to improve the specialists’ knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and assist in improvement opportunities related to the operations at this facility.
• Possesses proven root‑cause problem‑solving skills using 5 Why, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5S, collecting and analyzing data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in electrical skilled trades or engineering field (minimum of an associate's degree required, preference toward higher education). Required minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance capacity in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (to be tested by satisfactory score of the STM and written tests).
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance crafts, possessing mechanical inclination, understanding tools, various equipment, and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Union environment exposure is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Positive attendance record.
• Work daily or weekend overtime as required, able to work any shift, and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Lift 40 lbs. on a constant basis and 60 lbs. occasionally from floor to shoulder height; when required to lift more than 50 lbs., recommended use of company‑provided equipment or assistance by two employees. Climb a minimum of five flights of stairs (five steps per flight) in succession, able to bend and stoop, and work at heights.
• Work in a confined space environment with PPE.
• Lift truck and aerial lift certifications.
• Have acceptable (or corrected) visual acuity and depth perception.
• While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, assistance may be offered to successful candidates depending on role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.