Maintenance Technician

Pernod Ricard USA – Fort Smith, AR

Pernod Ricard USA is recognizing the importance of safety and wellness. As of December 1, 2022, COVID‑vaccinations are not required for new and existing employees, but the company strongly encourages employees to follow local public health recommendations.

Applies electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills to install, maintain, and modify plant equipment services and facilities. Must facilitate teamwork and customer satisfaction. This is a safety‑sensitive role.

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical, PLC, and VFD control system problems with processing, packaging, and material handling equipment and plant HVAC systems, compressed air systems, vacuum systems, fire protection systems, and physical structure.
• Mechanically and electrically installs processing, packaging, and material handling equipment/systems per work orders and specifications from engineering. Supports equipment startup efforts of projects, including operator training, operation instructions, equipment manuals, safety procedures, and revision of drawings to the final “as‑built” form.
• Provides technical advice to resolve equipment problems for engineering, maintenance, and production personnel.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices to Plant Visual Factory standards in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Follows all applicable PRUSA security, safety, environmental, quality, procedural, and food safety policies. Wears PPE (e.g., safety vests, eye protection, ear plugs, safety harnesses, hard hats, etc.) as required.

• Required:
  
  High School or GED.
• Preferred: 2‑Year Electronics or Electrical Trade Associate’s Degree.

• 3 Years Industrial Maintenance Technician experience.

• Boiler license (plus).
• Waste Water Treatment Operators License (plus).

• Knowledge of disassembly and repair of gear reducers and pumps.
• Experience in welding steel, stainless steel, and other metals.
• Experience in cutting with a torch with smooth results.
• Experience in pipe fitting.
• Experience in layout and fabrication of components from prints and shop sketches.
• Experience and skill to diagnose and repair electrical problems for motor and equipment controls up to 480 V three‑phase.
• Experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience in VFD drive programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing electrical control systems.

• Producing quality products with a focus on customer satisfaction and cost‑effective operations.
• Identifying and reducing product safety risks and practicing good manufacturing practices.
• Practicing safety awareness and safe work practices to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors by identifying and reducing safety risks, maintaining a clean work environment, and practicing good health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• Protection of the environment through recycling, minimizing waste, and conservation of natural resources.

Pernod Ricard USA offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and domestic & international career development opportunities.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.