Tradition looking forward.
Sempreon™ brings together Branded Spirits, Distilling Solutions and Ingredient Solutions under one corporate identity, building on more than 85 years of expertise, craftsmanship and trusted relationships. Its capabilities span spirits brand building, distilling, blending, bottling and specialty ingredients. Rooted in its heritage and focused on growth and innovation, Sempreon continues to evolve while creating long-term growth and value.
The name Sempreon reflects the company’s strong foundations, heritage and history, while looking ahead to its future and the legacy it will build. “Semper,” derived from the Latin word for “always,” represents the enduring foundation on which the company was built, while “Aion,” drawn from the Greek word for “eternity,” reflects its forward-looking vision for the future and a legacy designed to last. Together, the name represents a company that honors where it came from while continuing to evolve for what’s next.
Sempreon’s mission, “Creating moments that matter. Building a legacy that lasts,” reflects its commitment to honoring its heritage while continuing to grow, innovate and create lasting impact for generations to come.
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Lux Row team in Bardstown, KY. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for routine maintenance on distillery equipment, PLC and instrumentation troubleshooting and electrical work.
What will you do?
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance per established schedules and requests
- Assist in maintaining and ensure proper operation of boiler, Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, water softener, chiller and cooling tower
- Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to service and troubleshoot Programmable Logical Controller (PLC) and instrumentations
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of all Distillery equipment including but not limited to pneumatics, pumps, hydraulics, valves, etc.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of 480v/277v, 208v/120v single and three phase electrical systems.
- Maintain clean and tidy working areas at all times
- Comply with and follow all necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safety requirements.
- Communicate with the General Manager regarding equipment malfunction and or corrective action on daily basis
- Assist in Quality Control testing when necessary
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager
What do you need to bring to the table?
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience within the food and/or beverage field with a strong understanding of the maintenance processes or licensed in skilled trade.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work independently.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
What will we provide you?
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term/long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement options
Who are we?
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.