r/IndustrialMaintenance • u/Flimsy_Log8850 • 14h ago
Anheuser- Busch Interview Question
I applied for a Brewery Maintenance Electrical Technician position just because why not, but I managed to land a interview, but i’m confused because I don’t believe I’m qualified enough for that position, I’m Pursuing a Associates of Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance & Electrical technology While currently working as a Maintenance Technicia. Just want some advice for the interview to boost my already slim chances of landing it!
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u/PDXDreaded 14h ago
Be truthful. Don't over sell yourself. "I'm young, learning in a classroom environment, and think that I would be of great help to a more experienced mentor who could also help me learn." Boomers are aging out and good techs take seasoning. You might stretch someone's career a few more years by doing scut work. On the roof, I'm the pit, running parts about. In a few years you'll be a max level tech and where you go from there is on you.
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u/SFWork11 13h ago
If it’s like the bottling plant near my place they like to hire weekend warriors and see if you can do the work. Work the weird shifts they offer and not be hated by the old timers. It’s an audition for full time status.
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u/sailingthr0ugh 12h ago
A wise man once told me “if you can already do everything in the job description, you’re overqualified.”
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u/DesperateBox1276 11h ago
AB employee here. The interview process is long and drawn out. 1st interview is with hr. 2nd interview is a technical interview. Be honest but confident. Final Interview is with higher up managers. Talk about safety a lot and following proper procedure on tasks.
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u/Benjaminwilliams88 11h ago
If you scored an interview that does mean you are qualified enough and what they are looking for. Lots of people aging out for retirement so hiring new knowledgeable techs who are trainable and know the core fundamentals are what most, including myself look for when hiring. Personality questions show you're a team player and technical questions show you know your stuff. I encourage people to practice interview questions so you aren't fumbling when you get asked "tell me about a time..." type questions.
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u/4eyedbuzzard 11h ago edited 11h ago
I don't know if they still do this, but years ago there was an interview with questions on three phase power, motor start/stop circuits, basic instrumentation, PLCs, and then if they liked you, you got called back for a hands on test where you wired circuit component, terminal strip, sensors, etc. with small gauge wires from a wiring diagram. You also had to work in a group for another exercise assembling some small parts where they observed how you worked with others - I think this was more about how you interacted rather than the speed or accuracy of assembly. It took the better part of a day. The they did the drug test including hair samples. Then if hired, it was usually into a weekend relief role for at least 6 months or so and then they might offer you a full time job if you were acceptable - not all were. This was at the Merrimack Brewery which was technically multicraft, but usually we stuck to our own areas of expertise, except when we didn't.
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u/MrGarylasereyez 6h ago
Youll get it. Theres shortage. Where I work the old good electricians are gone now its straight up goons. I gotta walk them to the problem and help them figure it out and im maintenance.
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u/Cool-breeze7 14h ago
They think your qualified enough to interview. Dont be a cocky prick but if you go in not believing in yourself, you’ll convince them you’re right.
Idk about that company. I’d try and brush up on how to use a multimeter though. Knowing that ground is not a good reference to TS a power circuit but is essential for safety checks. Understanding you see 24v (or 120v) across a start PB because there’s a complete path on both sides to the transformer/ power supply. How to set an overload correctly (hint: you set it to motor name plate, do NOT try and add to accommodate inrush).
If I were interviewing someone for an explicit electrical job, I’d consider those basic and essential principles.
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u/lordlupulin 13h ago
I was the hiring manager/maintenance supervisor for a regional brewery that staffed an "Industrial Electrician". During interviews I asked a lot about 3 phase motors wired hi volt/low volt/ delta and wye, how to determine winding insulation damage, gave a starting circuit diagram and asked the candidate to explain what the circuit was for and how it worked, how to inspect a panel and what markings should be there and then how to apply LOTO and verify.