Maintenance Technician

MGP Ingredients; Bardstown (KY); On-site; 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 in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance on distillery equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and instrumentation, and handle electrical work. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years in foods/beverages, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

You will maintain safe, clean operations and support GMP and SOP compliance. Join a team focused on quality and continuous improvement, with benefits including medical, vision,

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in food/beverage operations.
• 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 boiler, RO system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge to service and troubleshoot PLC and instrumentation.
• Understand distillery equipment including pneumatics, pumps, hydraulics and valves.
• Work with 480v/277v and 208v/120v electrical systems.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas; follow SOP, GMP and safety requirements.
• Communicate with General Manager regarding equipment issues and corrective actions daily.
• Assist in Quality Control testing when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Electrical testing tools

Instrumentation systems

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We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for routine maintenance on distillery equipment, PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting and electrical work.

What will you do?

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance per established schedules and requests


• Assist in maintaining and ensure proper operation of boiler, Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower


• Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to service and troubleshoot Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) and instrumentations


• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of all Distillery equipment including but not limited to pneumatics, pumps, hydraulics, valves, etc.


• Demonstrate working knowledge of 480v/277v, 208v/120v single and three phase electrical systems.


• Maintain clean and tidy working areas at all times


• Comply with and follow all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safety requirements.


• Communicate with the General Manager regarding equipment malfunction and or corrective action on daily basis


• Assist in Quality Control testing when necessary


• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

What do you need to bring to the table?

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.


• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience within the food and/or beverage field with a strong understanding of the maintenance processes or licensed in skilled trade.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to multitask and work independently.


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

What will we provide you?

• Medical


• Vision


• Short-term/long-term disability


• Life insurance


• Retirement options

Who are we?

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 Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer. 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.