Multicraft Mechanic: Packaging & Distillery Maintenance

Brown--forma; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman in Versailles, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general and preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment, systems and facilities. You will support new equipment installations, upgrades, and input on facility projects to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work across shifts as needed, including weekends, and partner with the maintenance team to resolve issues, manage parts, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent vocational training or work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical systems (single- and three-phase).
• Fluency in basic mechanical and electrical terms, equipment characteristics, and facilities maintenance terms.
• Reading technical drawings and diagrams.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage issue resolution.
• Able to pass drug & alcohol screening and other required tests.
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks and issues that could derail a job.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Able to work on-call weekend shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Leverage work order system to track maintenance and identify replacement timelines.
• Resolve equipment issues by identifying parts and coordinating procurement.
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems.
• Troubleshoot motor control systems.
• Repair packaging systems (conveyors, palletizers, de-palletizers, labeling).
• Maintain facilities systems (air, boiler, fire suppression).
• Address grain handling, mashing and distillation system issues.
• Provide preventive maintenance and repair for barrel handling equipment and air-handling units.
• Partner with maintenance team to complete repairs on time and budget.
• Maintain organized spare parts area.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree or vocational training

Tools

Arc flash training

Welding

Pipe fitting

Boiler maintenance

Electrical/PLC experience

Job description

Brown-Forman in Versailles, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general and preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment, systems and facilities. You will support new equipment installations, upgrades, and input on facility projects to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work across shifts as needed, including weekends, and partner with the maintenance team to resolve issues, manage parts, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.