Maintenance Technician

Company Overview MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. It operates in the Midwestern U.S., Northern Ireland, and Mexico. Opportunity We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in St. Louis, MO. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for maximizing line performance, completing change overs, and conducting daily preventive maintenance of all production equipment, as well as maintaining bottling equipment and performing preventive maintenance. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check, drug test, and successfully pass a mechanical aptitude assessment (WorkKeys). What You Will Be Doing Maximize line performance, complete change overs, and conduct daily preventive maintenance of all production equipment. Operate various pieces of maintenance equipment such as welding equipment, cutting torches, mill, lathe, and drill press. Understand electric, pneumatic, and plumbing systems. Act as a real-world problem‑solver on the production floor as issues arise. Who We Are Looking For Minimum of 1 year in a production environment (food and/or beverage industry preferred). Electrical or mechanical experience, or experience working with motors. Experience working on conveyors. Strong mechanical and electrical reasoning skills with the ability to interpret diagrams, schematics, and system behavior. Proven troubleshooting ability using logical, step‑by‑step problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis. Hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems and comfort working with tools and equipment. Self‑started and organized. Physical demands requiring lifting of 50 pounds or more repeatedly. Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment. Application Process Application submitted by candidate. If qualified, phone screen with HR Manager (30 minutes). On‑site second round interview, plant tour, and Mechanical Aptitude Assessment (90 minutes total). Notification of selection decisions by HR Manager & hiring manager. Benefits Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. MGP offers medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) match and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr