Maintenance Technician

Sazerac; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac is hiring a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems. This hands-on role troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains bottling lines and infrastructure to maximize uptime and production performance.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The position operates on a 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Preferred: technical school or Associate's degree in a related field.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, bottling lines, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to identify equipment improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate equipment performance concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues to supervisors and cross-functional partners.
• Support facility projects, equipment installations, and ongoing maintenance activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Industrial automation

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate/Associate's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining bottling equipment, facility infrastructure, and support systems to maximize equipment uptime and production performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

hourly rate for this role is $31.37

Schedule: 2nd shift M-Thurs

What You’ll Do:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, bottling lines, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to identify equipment improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate equipment performance concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues to supervisors and cross-functional partners.
• Support facility projects, equipment installations, and ongoing maintenance activities while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or related environment.

Preferred:

• Technical school, apprenticeship program, or Associate's degree in a related field.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, automation equipment, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and hardware experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and tools safely.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated work platforms.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type.

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.