Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a full‑time Mechanical Journeyman. We are looking for detail oriented, quality minded candidates to join our team. The production plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Mechanical Journeymen work 8‑hour shifts and are onsite 24/7 to support production.

Pay is $33.19/hr including shift differential after training.

• Perform preventative maintenance on critical pieces of equipment to ensure reliability and minimize equipment downtime.
• Repair untimed failures of machinery in an efficient and safe manner.
• Complete lube routes throughout the facility.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with other trades to troubleshoot machinery issues.
• Complete weekly planned work schedule while also supporting engineering installation of new equipment throughout the plant.

• Welding.
• Greasing.
• Hydraulic repairs.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work in a team environment; works well with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to climb and work in high places and/or from ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work overtime as required.

This role requires a passing score on a mechanical ability test and mechanical journeyman test.

MGP 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. 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.