Bottling Maintenance Technician

Suntory Global Spirits•Clermont, KY

About The Position

The Bottling Maintenance Technician performs mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC repair and troubleshooting, welding and machining, and preventive maintenance. The role provides technical and problem-solving support to the plant, including breakdown analysis, and supports plant-specific maintenance strategies to meet maintenance performance goals. The technician works with maintenance and production leadership to develop preventive maintenance plans that reduce equipment downtime and keep equipment in proper operating condition to achieve target overall equipment effectiveness. The technician follows machinery-related instructions and training, makes machinery adjustments, troubleshoots equipment, and detects mechanical or electrical deficiencies and failures. The role also maintains quality standards, follows schedules, keeps equipment and work areas clean, participates in root-cause problem solving, identifies and eliminates process waste, and observes GMP, safety, and quality standards. Safety is everyone’s responsibility; risks, violations, near misses, and injuries must be reported promptly. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must meet the stated pre-employment criteria. Internal candidates need at least 24 credit hours of approved coursework toward an Industrial Maintenance certification. External candidates need an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, or Industrial Electricity, or qualifying equivalent military mechanical-maintenance training, education, and experience, or successful completion of a state-certified apprenticeship program in an equivalent craft. Candidates must be able to perform the physical demands of the position, work any shift, and report to work and remain for the duration of the day.

Requirements

Internal candidates must have at least 24 credit hours of approved coursework toward a certification in Industrial Maintenance.
External candidates must have at least an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, or Industrial Electricity; qualifying documented equivalent military mechanical-maintenance training, education, and experience may be accepted, as may successful completion of a state-certified apprenticeship program in an equivalent craft.
Average or above-average attendance and performance/safety records.
Demonstrated teamwork attitude.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to perform math functions.
Basic understanding of simple tools and ability to operate them.
Must not be afraid of heights.
Ability to work any shift.
Experience working in a maintenance position.
Experience with welding, PLCs, electrical maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to lift 40 pounds constantly and 60 pounds occasionally from floor to shoulder height; use company-provided equipment when qualified or lift over 50 pounds with two employees as recommended.
Ability to climb at least twelve flights of stairs in succession.
Ability to work in confined spaces while wearing PPE; bend and stoop.
Acceptable or corrected visual acuity, depth perception, and hearing.
Ability to work in extremely hot or cold and dusty conditions and stay for the duration of the workday.
Ability to respond quickly to alarm activations and work on overhead systems.
Ability to drive a company vehicle on and off company property.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC repair and troubleshooting, welding, machining, and preventive maintenance.
Provide technical and problem-solving support, including breakdown analysis, for the plant.
Support and execute plant-specific maintenance strategies to achieve maintenance performance goals.
Work with plant maintenance and production leadership to develop preventive maintenance plans that reduce equipment downtime.
Follow machinery-related instructions and training; make machinery adjustments, troubleshoot, and detect mechanical or electrical deficiencies or operating failures.
Maintain equipment in proper operating condition to achieve target overall equipment effectiveness.
Maintain maintenance quality standards, adhere to schedules, and keep equipment and departmental areas clean.
Participate in root-cause problem solving and identify and eliminate process waste.
Complete department certification when applicable.
Perform sanitation duties to keep the work area clean and organized.
Identify risks and promptly report safety violations, near misses, and injuries.
Follow GMP, safety, and quality standards and communicate effectively about issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work independently in satellite locations, respond quickly to alarm activations, work on overhead systems, and drive a company vehicle on and off company property.