Plant Maintenance Team Lead
IJW Whiskey•Shelbyville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for maintaining all plant and facility equipment used in the distillation, storage, blending, and bottling of distilled spirits, as well as equipment in the visitor center. This role also assists with leading and managing maintenance teams and tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least five years of industrial maintenance experience in a distillery, brewery, bottling, packaging, or food and beverage production environment.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control systems and equipment, including PLCs, sensors, motors, control panels, VFDs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
- Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.
- CMMS proficiency and basic computer skills.
- Forklift experience.
- Proficiency in welding, metal fabrication, and electrical work.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training and certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the leadership and management of maintenance teams and tasks.
- Perform maintenance on all plant equipment, including: Distillery: boilers, grain handling, mash tuns, fermenters, stills, pumps, valves, piping systems, and other related equipment. Blending and Bottling: rinsers, fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, and related packaging systems Plant: HVAC, electrical, steam, water, and compressed air systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
- Perform advanced maintenance tasks, including welding and metal fabrication, PLC troubleshooting, and configuration of VFDs, instrumentation, and other electronic devices.
- Lead failure-mode analyses and other continuous-improvement efforts.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
- Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
- Document maintenance activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, TTB, and company safety and environmental regulations.
- Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory.
- Work with external contractors for specialized repairs or inspections.
- Assist with or perform facility maintenance tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
