Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

STRONG SPIRITS INC; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

STRONG SPIRITS INC in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Maintenance Tech for 2nd shift to maintain bottling equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and meet production goals.

The role reports to the Director of Facilities, requires PLC/VFD experience and a high school level education, and offers full-time hours with benefits including health and life insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Experience working with industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical motors and general electricity is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Willingness to train on the job.
• Able to operate pallet jacks and / or forklifts.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable and able to deal with change quickly.
• Knowledge of VFDs
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Knowledge of motor starters and drives.
• Computer skills working with spreadsheets.
• Must be flexible with overtime.
• Required lifting of 40lbs
• Industrial maintenance degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair bottling equipment after training with an experienced Maintenance employee.
• Perform preventive maintenance on bottling equipment.
• Assist with line change-overs.
• Assist with training Operators on bottling equipment and provide guidance.
• Communicate equipment problems to Bottling and Maintenance Managers.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

VFDs

Electrical motors

Troubleshooting

Pallet jacks / forklifts

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Industrial maintenance degree (plus)

Tools

PLC

Job description

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Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

Full Time Bardstown, KY, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1017

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Annually

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Strong Spirits Bottling

Bottling Line Mechanic Position Description

Position Reports To: Director of Facilities

Direct Reports: None

FLSA status: Full time, Non-exempt

Position Purpose:

The Bottling Line Mechanic is responsible for maintaining all equipment in the Bottling Department. This role involves performing routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. The technician will work closely with the production team to minimize downtime, improve the reliability of bottling processes, and maintain equipment to meet production goals and safety standards.

Core Responsibilities

• After training with an experienced Maintenance employee, troubleshoot and repair bottling equipment (rinsers, fillers, conveyors, labelers, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance on all bottling equipment.
• Assist with line change-overs.
• Once trained, assist with training Operators on various pieces of bottling equipment. Provide continuous guidance and mentoring for equipment Operators.
• Understand and follow good management practices (GMP’s).
• Demonstrate and maintain professional and respectful behaviors
• Communicate with the Bottling Manager and the Maintenance Manager on equipment problems. Offer suggestions for improvement.
• Attend meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Experience working with industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical motors and general electricity is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Willingness to train on the job.
• Able to operate pallet jacks and / or forklifts.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adaptable and able to deal with change quickly.
• Knowledge of VFDs
• Knowledge of PLC programing
• Knowledge of motor starters and drives.
• Computer skills working with spreadsheets.
• Must be flexible with overtime.
• Required lifting of 40lbs
• Industrial maintenance degree is a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Fast paced, warehouse and industrial environment.
• Exposure to hazardous materials such as alcohol and chemicals, loud noise, and moderate heat/cold.
• Essential physical requirements, such as frequent climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching , crawling, reaching and lifting, occasionally above shoulders.
• Some overtime required.
• Able to stand and walk all day with minimal breaks.
• Able to lift, carry and pull at least 50 lbs. There will be occasions when, with additional help, the employee will need to be able to move objects that weigh more than 50 lbs.
• Able to work around alcohol and other flammable liquids.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• PLC : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification: