Industrial Electrician at MGP Ingredients

Industrial ElectricianMGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.We are hiring for an Industrial Electrician at our Atchison, KS plant. This position works as a member of a team of electricians to ensure that all electrical apparatus remain fully functional and completing projects throughout the plant.This is an alternate/swing shift. Here is the tentative schedule:Monday and Tuesday 4:00pm - 12:00am.Wednesday - Off.Thursday and Friday 11:45pm - 7:45am.Saturday - Off.Sunday 7:30pm - 4:00am.What You Will Be Doing:Troubleshoot and repair problems with electrical equipment and instrumentationInstalling, configuring, repairing and maintaining various brands of AC and DC electronic drivesTroubleshoot and repair motor and control systems and PLCsPerform electrical building maintenance and repairsWho We Are Looking For:High school diploma or equivalentPreferred experience with 24 volt ac/dc through 480 volt ac three phase, frequency drives & PLC logic.Requires passing score on general aptitude testing and mechanical testing conducted at MGP Ingredients.Ability to work effectively in teamsStrong verbal & written communication skills. Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instruction.Ability to enter and interpret data from computer and ability to operate computer controlled features in the plantAbility to see colorsAbility to climb and work in high places and in confined spacesWillingness to work shift work and overtime as requiredPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Includes frequently used office equipment, computer software programs, manuals, books, or other written resources, hand tools, power tools, two-way radios, and other tools/equipment/resources; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab/field equipment. Various lab equipment, two-way radios will be required to use.If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager.If the above speaks to you, we're excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience.MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.