Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

MGP Ingredients; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Job summary

MGP Ingredients is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman for our 24/7 production facility in Kansas. This full-time role requires hands-on maintenance of critical equipment, safety compliance, and collaboration with multiple trades to minimize downtime.

You will work 8-hour shifts onsite, including nights, with competitive pay and overtime opportunities. Candidates must pass the mechanical journeyman test to join our skilled team.

Qualifications

• Perform preventative maintenance on critical pieces of equipment to ensure reliability.
• Repair untimed failures of machinery quickly and safely.
• Complete lubrication routes throughout facility.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with other trades to troubleshoot machinery issues.
• Support installation of new equipment throughout the plant during projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on critical pieces of equipment to ensure reliability.
• Repair untimed failures of machinery quickly and safely.
• Complete lubrication routes throughout facility.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with other trades to troubleshoot machinery issues.
• Support installation of new equipment throughout the plant during projects.

Skills

Welding

Greasing

Hydraulic repairs

Math skills

Fast-paced work

Independent work

Team environment

Communication skills

Supervision required

Climb high places

Confined spaces

Overtime

Mechanical ability test

Job description

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 Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. 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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a fulltime Mechanical Maintenance Journeymen. We are looking for detail oriented, quality minded candidates to join our team. The production plant operates 24 hours per day - 7 days per week. Mechanical Maintenance Journeymen work 8 hours shifts and are onsite 24/7 to support production.

The hourly pay rate will start at $30.26 hr. and then it goes up to $33.32 hr.

Shift Schedule

• Monday & Tuesday: 11:45pm - 7:45am
• Friday through Sunday: 11:45pm - 7:45am

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing preventative maintenance on critical pieces of equipment to ensure reliability and minimize equipment downtime.
• Repairing untimed failures of machinery in an efficient and safe manner.
• Completing lube routes throughout facility.
• Collaborating interdepartmentally with other trades to complete troubleshooting of machinery issues.
• Completing weekly planned work schedule while also supporting engineering installation of new equipment throughout the plant.

Who We Are Looking For

• Welding, Greasing, Hydraulic repairs
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently when necessary
• Ability to operate in a team environment. Works well with others.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills. Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to climb and work in high places and/or from ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work overtime as required.
• This role requires a passing score on a mechanical ability test and mechanical journeyman test.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 lbs to shoulder height occasionally.
• Physical mobility: extensive walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling, stooping, sitting up to 100% of working hours.
• Occasionally needs to stand for long periods, up to 6 hours standing for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity: telephone, computer, electronic equipment, tools, machinery. Use of phone, fax, computer, and mechanical tools that require precision (welding, cutting, wrenches, lathes, etc.)
• Sensory requirements: hearing, listening, smelling, touching, speaking, tasting, seeing, distinguishing colors up to 100% of working hours.
• Stationary working at a computer terminal or keyboard up to 6 hours per day.
• May be exposed to high heat and cold up to 100% of working hours.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ [e-mail].

At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same.

Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO.

All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.