Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Winchester, KY 40391

Position Type: Full Time

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

QualificationsPreferred 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

Benefits

• 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 or