Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Ale-8-One Bottling Company is seeking a full time Maintenance Technician with a strong Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic background as well as experience in Industrial Refrigeration.  Candidates best suited for this position will be motivated with a great attitude, flexible and willing to work the hours required to support the production line. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and utility of our equipment while adhering to Ale-8-One’s safety standards. This position involves performing continuing maintenance and repairs on equipment to maintain optimal working conditions and line efficiencies. Maintenance technicians follow a preventative maintenance schedule and food safety requirements. Ale-8-One is looking for a candidate who is excited to join our team while having a positive impact on our culture. 

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Mechanical Background
  • Have knowledge of mechanical bearing application.
  • Knowledge of Power Transmission components.
  • Knowledge of Pneumatic cylinder, valves, and actuator components
  • Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, cylinder, valves and actuators

• Electrical Background
  • Must have knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Electrical License preferred but not required.
  • Must be able to run conduit piping.
  • Must be able to read electrical schematics to wire and trouble shoot for repairs.
  • Must be able to properly size wiring and components as per load requirements.
  • Must be familiar with motor control circuitry.
  • Must have knowledge of 3 phase electric.

• Electronic Background
  • Must be familiar with PLC logic and able to make program changes.
  • Must be familiar with data communication such as Ethernet control systems.
  • VFD drives with AC and DC power supplies.
  • Automation Control components.

• Tools
  • Must supply all hand tools to perform daily work tasks.
  • Must be able to use cutting and plasma torch.
  • Must be able to work with copper, stainless, galvanized and black iron piping.

•  Industrial Refrigeration
  • Knowledge of Industrial Refrigeration

• Personal
  • Must be a motivated person, flexible and willing to work the hours required to support the production line. This includes over-time and some weekends as needed to support the business schedule and needs.
  • This is an on-site and in person position five days a week, Monday through Friday. Over-time is required and some weekends are required as needed to support the business.
  • The candidate must live within 45 miles of the facility in Winchester, KY

Preferred Experience and Background:

• 3-5 years Beverage Manufacturing Experience
• Must have a valid Kentucky Driver’s License  
• Technical Degree Preferred 
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Electric License Preferred

This is a full time position with a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and company paid long term and short term disability insurance. Benefits also include 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with a company match and a profit sharing plan, as well as paid vacation time. Ale-8- One is an equal opportunity employer.

Ale-8-One, the soft drink unique to Kentucky, has been bottled in Winchester since 1926. We are a family owned and operated soft drink sales, marketing, production, distribution and vending company with 100 employees.  For more information about Ale-8-One Bottling Company and our products please visit us at www.ale-8-one.com or www.facebook.com/ale8one.