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Electromechanic - Distillery

AT Diageo
Diageo

Electromechanic - Distillery

Shelbyville, TN

Purpose of Role:

At Diageo, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of "Safety First" in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is critical for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Bulleit Maintenance Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others. We believe in giving you the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Risk, Quality, Maturation, Logistics, and Procurement) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility.

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PAY RATE: $34.32/hour ($0.75 per hour shift differential for overnights)

WORK LOCATION: 3900 Benson Pike, Shelbyville, KY 40065

SCHEDULE: 12- hour shift on a biweekly rotation, 6 pm to 6:30 am (Overnight)

Key Outputs:
The job duties are very diverse and include:
  • Solving, inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting, testing, and cleaning facility equipment and\machinery including but not limited to mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and digital, pneumatic, and manual instrumentation.
  • Perform and maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and calibration for all facility equipment electrical and mechanical
  • Analyzes and solves technical mechanical equipment problems and failure mode analysis.
  • Advises others with the repair and overhaul of industrial mechanical equipment as specified by recommended equipment manual standards.
  • Sets up and leads condition monitoring analysis and trending programs.
  • Actively participate in multi-functional work teams and improvement projects.
  • Meeting or exceeding operational goals and site Key Performance Indicators (important metrics).
  • Adhering to Diageo standards and Code of Business Conduct (COBC) policies.
  • PLC programming and instrument troubleshooting
  • Work with mixers, agitators, pumps, and pressure vessels
  • Repair and rebuild pumps, gearboxes, and electrical motor
  • Mechanical pipe installation including threading, welding, and compression fittings
  • Hydraulic system troubleshooting and repair
  • Steam system maintenance and repair and changes
  • Support all shutdown activities throughout the site
  • Follow a PM system and look to implement CI when possible
  • Use SAP to track and record asset care activities
  • Operate aerial lifts, fork trucks, and SkyTrak telehandlers and other heavy equipment.
  • Operate the site utilities operation and equipment such as fire-tube boilers, RO filters, air compressors and dryers, process chillers and cooling towers.


Qualifications and Experience Required:
  • Proficient welding repairs and fabrication using both tig and stick welders. Experience in tig welding stainless steel experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to recognize and work with a wide array of hand and precision tools.
  • Must be able to perform basic shop mathematics, conversions, and linear measurement.
  • Must be able to read PID, electrical, mechanical, equipment and layout drawings.
  • Required to walk, climb ladders and stairs, use hand and power tools, and occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs.
  • The employee must be able to work overtime and various shifts to respond to breakdowns, incidents, or emergencies after "normal" office hours.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and commitment to safety.
  • Proven ability to work in a high-pace, high-pressure environment.
  • Demonstrated collaboration capability and can-do demeanor.


Candidates to be considered for job role as a Multi-craft technician must have:
  • Satisfactorily completed a 2-year Electro-Mechanical program from a state accredited University. Curriculums must include study in Electricity, Drives, Servo Motors, PLC programming and troubleshooting, machine shop, welding, mechanical gear systems troubleshooting, and industrial mechanical plumbing and ventilation.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the maintenance/electrical field and be OSHA trained.
  • Experience working in explosive/hazardous environments is a plus.


Diversity Statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Character Is Everything

Client-provided location(s): Shelbyville, TN, USA
Job ID: Diageo-JR1108338
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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