Maintenance Technician - Food & Beverage Equipment Pro

MGP Ingredients; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MGP Ingredients in Missouri is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to keep production lines running smoothly. You will perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, and equipment upkeep in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in production, with mechanical/electrical know-how, ability to read schematics, troubleshoot, and lift 50 pounds as needed. On-site work with hands-on collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in production environment (food and/or beverage preferred).
• Electrical, Mechanical or experience working with motors is a plus.
• Experience working on conveyors is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical reasoning skills with the ability to interpret diagrams, schematics, and system behavior.
• Proven troubleshooting ability using logical, step-by-step problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems and comfort working with tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maximize line performance, complete change overs, and conduct daily preventive maintenance of all production equipment.
• Operate various pieces of maintenance equipment such as welding equipment, cutting torches, mill, lathe, and drill press.
• Understand electric, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.
• As issues arise, this person will need to be a real-world problem-solver on the production floor.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Electrical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Hands-on experience

Problem solving

Physical strength

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Milling machine

Lathe

Drill press

Job description

MGP Ingredients in Missouri is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to keep production lines running smoothly. You will perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, and equipment upkeep in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in production, with mechanical/electrical know-how, ability to read schematics, troubleshoot, and lift 50 pounds as needed. On-site work with hands-on collaboration across teams.