Controls Technician

Buffalo Trace Distillery is seeking applicants for Controls Technician to join our team in Frankfort, KY, this is a night shift position, with a starting salary of $32.77 per hour.

Primary responsibilities include (however may not be limited to):

• Skilled performance of all plant electrical duties including PLC & MCC installation and maintenance
• Ensure PLCs, robots, and any additional automation is functioning as expected
• Read electrical schematics
• Possess ability to install, trouble-shoot and maintain conduit wire, motors and electrical equipment on 240-volt, 3 phase and 440-volt systems
• Ability to install variable speed drives and troubleshoot electronic control systems including electric eyes and relays
• Ability to program A.B. programmable logic controls.
• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, clean and maintain machinery, equipment, fixtures, piping and plumbing systems, etc. 
• Read blueprints, manuals, drawings, computer screens, sketches and/or oral instructions

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in industrial automation
• A record of successful maintenance experience with a mastery of skills needed to perform everyday maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• Hands-on experience with electrical, PLC programming and hardware, and equipment troubleshooting
• Ability/Willingness to work second or third shift
• Successful candidates will be required to receive acceptable scores on several tests including mechanical and electrical aptitude exams, pre-employment physical, and drug/alcohol screening
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic
• Ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent safety and attendance records
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance or Journeyman Electrician
• Manufacturing systems experience
• Rockwell Automation Controls training
• Allen Bradley PLC programming experience