Senior Plant Maintenance Technician

IJW Whiskey•Shelbyville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all plant equipment related to the distillation, storage, blending, and bottling of distilled spirits. This role also includes supporting facilities maintenance.

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, manuals, 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

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.
Support failure-mode analysis 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.