Automation and Controls Maintenance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Advance Your Craft in a High-Growth Spirits Company

Join Sazerac, an independent, American family-owned leader with nearly 400 years of history and a global footprint. We’ve averaged double-digit growth since the 2000s and steward iconic brands including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, Sazerac Rye, Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. Our Louisville office is a multi-time “Best Places to Work in Kentucky,” and Buffalo Trace Distillery is the world’s most award-winning distillery.

• Focus: Elevate equipment reliability, performance, and uptime by blending electrical/mechanical know-how with analytical troubleshooting.
• Impact: Reduce unplanned downtime, optimize systems, and embed a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7am-5pm with some overtime

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical, and control platforms.
• Implement corrective actions that solve root causes and measurably improve line performance.
• Develop PM strategies; interpret and apply schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Support automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of electromechanical or industrial maintenance experience

• Associate's degree
• Allen-Bradley PLC experience (programming, troubleshooting, hardware)

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

• Pay: $32.40- $48.60 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. Program details may vary by location and employment type. Learn more here.
• Development: Access to a culture that prizes craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Our process typically includes a recruiter review, followed by a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and a panel discussion with business leaders. Additional assessments or steps may be required based on the role. If you are not selected to proceed at any point, you will be notified via email.

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