Industrial Maintenance Technician

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for all upgrades as well as electrical repairs for plant and machinery projects as directed by supervisor. In this role, you'll be responsible for PLC work, AC drives, control wiring, ordering parts and trouble shooting. This position is located in New Albany, IN and is onsite.

Shift Available: 

Sunday-Thursday

10:30pm-7am

What you'll Do:

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime through electrical controls, troubleshooting, testing, and automation solutions. Develop and support preventive maintenance programs while owning standard operating procedures for electrical and controls systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, food safety, quality, and environmental standards. Report safety concerns, participate in inspections, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, and customer service while supporting key performance indicators. Identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and deliver defect-free products that meet customer demand.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Apprenticeship program, technical school or Associates Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights/weekends).
• Strong orientation to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic, strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three years hands on electrical experience, Allen Bradley PLC programming and hardware experience and equipment trouble shooting.
• Three years experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Master license.

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Culture and Benefits

What's Next? 

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders.There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email. ​

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email: [email protected].