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How much do assistant distiller jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant distiller in Wisconsin is $17.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.36 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Assistant Distiller position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Distiller, you need a solid understanding of fermentation, distillation processes, and attention to detail, often supported by experience in food science, chemistry, or related fields. Familiarity with lab equipment, quality control systems, and safety procedures is highly valuable, and some employers may look for relevant certifications in alcohol production or food safety. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you adapt to a collaborative and dynamic production environment. These capabilities ensure smooth operations, maintain high product standards, and contribute to the overall success of the distillery team.

What does an Assistant Distiller do?

An Assistant Distiller supports the production of spirits by assisting with mashing, fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. They ensure equipment is clean and maintained, monitor processes for quality control, and follow safety and compliance regulations. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a passion for craft spirits. Over time, an Assistant Distiller may gain experience to become a Head Distiller or take on more responsibilities in production and recipe development.

What kind of career advancement opportunities are available for Assistant Distillers?

Assistant Distillers often have clear paths for growth within the spirits industry, with many advancing to become Lead Distillers, Production Managers, or even Head Distillers over time. By gaining hands-on experience and learning from senior team members, you can deepen your technical skills and take on more responsibility in production oversight, recipe development, and quality control. Some distilleries also provide professional training or certification opportunities to support career advancement. Embracing continuous learning and demonstrating initiative can help accelerate your progression in this rewarding and evolving field.

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Production Chemist - 4th Shift

Production Chemist - 4th Shift

Materion

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

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Materion rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 91 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Under the direction of the Chemical Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor, the Production Chemist I, sets up and operates various departmental work centers to include tube furnaces, vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware for standard chemical preparations according to route cards.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Operate equipment to achieve necessary reactions and results to include tube furnaces, often performing complex operations.
  • Set up furnaces and monitor process. Set up vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware.
  • Operate large processing equipment (up to 500 gal.). Maintain instrumentation and equipment including preventive maintenance as needed.
  • Operate inert atmosphere equipment such as a glovebox.
  • Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system.
  • Filter material using gravity or suction methods and dry final products to appropriate consistency.
  • Perform precipitation reactions in aqueous solutions.
  • Assist in the set up and assembly of chemical apparatus needed.
  • Revise documentation to capture process changes in the quality management system.
  • Process all necessary documentation and computer input for processes completed, actions taken and results, including charting and graphing of data.
  • Ability to track progression of route cards.
  • Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Requirements:

  • Requires associate's degree in chemistry from a two-year college or technical school
  • Minimum two years related experience
  • Desired experience with instrumentation and processes.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at shoulder height

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to low concentrations of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, acid, and bases. The employee occasionally works with reactive material and may be exposed to low-level radioactive materials and extreme heat. All such exposures are customarily within limits established by federal and state regulatory bodies.

Requires the use of safety glasses, safety shoes, a respirator, and protective clothing such as a uniform or lab coat. Other, more specialized protective gear may be required occasionally.


The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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