Maintenance Technician

Ale 8 One Bottling Company; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

Ale-8-One Bottling Company in Winchester, KY is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic skills to support our beverage production line and refrigeration systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety and efficiency on site, with overtime and some weekend hours as needed.

A valid Kentucky driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Beverage Manufacturing Experience.
• Must have a valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
• Technical Degree Preferred.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Electronic

Pneumatic & hydraulic

PLC programming

Industrial Refrigeration

Wiring & schematics

NEC knowledge

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting torch

Plasma torch

Copper, stainless, galvanized piping

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Winchester, KY 40391

Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary

Ale-8-One Bottling Company is seeking a full time Maintenance Technician with a strong Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic background as well as experience in Industrial Refrigeration. Candidates best suited for this position will be motivated with a great attitude, flexible and willing to work the hours required to support the production line. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and utility of our equipment while adhering to Ale-8-One’s safety standards. This position involves performing continuing maintenance and repairs on equipment to maintain optimal working conditions and line efficiencies. Maintenance technicians follow a preventative maintenance schedule and food safety requirements. Ale-8-One is looking for a candidate who is excited to join our team while having a positive impact on our culture.

Essential Functions of the Position

Mechanical Background

• Have knowledge of mechanical bearing application.
• Knowledge of Power Transmission components.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic cylinder, valves, and actuator components
• Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, cylinder, valves and actuators

Electrical Background

• Must have knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Electrical License preferred but not required.
• Must be able to run conduit piping.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics to wire and trouble shoot for repairs.
• Must be able to properly size wiring and components as per load requirements.
• Must be familiar with motor control circuitry.
• Must have knowledge of 3 phase electric.

Electronic Background

• Must be familiar with PLC logic and able to make program changes.
• Must be familiar with data communication such as Ethernet control systems.
• VFD drives with AC and DC power supplies.
• Automation Control components.

Tools

• Must supply all hand tools to perform daily work tasks.
• Must be able to use cutting and plasma torch.
• Must be able to work with copper, stainless, galvanized and black iron piping.

Industrial Refrigeration

• Knowledge of Industrial Refrigeration

Personal

• Must be a motivated person, flexible and willing to work the hours required to support the production line. This includes over-time and some weekends as needed to support the business schedule and needs.
• This is an on-site and in person position five days a week, Monday through Friday. Over-time is required and some weekends are required as needed to support the business.
• The candidate must live within 45 miles of the facility in Winchester, KY

QualificationsPreferred Experience and Background

• 3-5 years Beverage Manufacturing Experience
• Must have a valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Technical Degree Preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Electric License Preferred

Benefits

• This is a full time position with a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and company paid long term and short term disability insurance.
• Benefits also include 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with a company match and a profit sharing plan, as well as paid vacation time.

Ale-8-One is an equal opportunity employer.

Ale-8-One, the soft drink unique to Kentucky, has been bottled in Winchester since 1926. We are a family owned and operated soft drink sales, marketing, production, distribution and vending company with 100 employees. For more information about Ale-8-One Bottling Company and our products please visit us at www.ale-8-one.com or www.facebook.com/ale8one.