PLC Maintenance Technician - RSC

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.

Since 1958, Robinson Stave has been making quality oak bourbon barrels to meet the needs of a burgeoning industry. We are committed and diligent about maintaining the highest quality standards for our barrels to ensure they produce the best bourbons in the world. Behind great barrels are great people.  We are always looking for compassionate, qualified team members who share our vision and values of hard work, quality and enthusiasm. Come join our efforts to become a highly recognized and respected builder of bourbon barrels and one of the industry’s most-desired places to work!

As a PLC Maintenance Technician, you will ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and production machines; you will have the capability of following diagrams, sketches, manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions. 

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues with machinery, utilizing your strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Identify and resolve PLC-related problems, utilizing your PLC troubleshooting skills
• Conduct machine safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders and equipment logs
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment

• 5+ years of prior Maintenance or Mechanic work experience required

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

• Ability to work afternoon or night shift for the foreseeable future and weekend overtime (as needed)

• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair machinery issues

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of machine safety inspections and adherence to safety regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances

• Ability to work with vibration from a specific tool

• Ability to operate Industrial equipment as required

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

• Ability to work overtime if necessary

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.