Maintenance Technician

## Description

**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

## Qualifications
**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>](http://www.ale-8-one.com/) or [<www.facebook.com/ale8one>](http://www.facebook.com/ale8one).