Industrial Maintenance Technician

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.

We're looking for a reliable, qualified Maintenance Technician to join our team at Robinson Stave Company in East Bernstadt, KY. 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! 

What Will You Be Doing?

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the cooperage equipment; this includes completing preventative maintenance tasks, assisting the operators with breakdowns and new installations as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and variable frequency drives (VFD)

• Ability to install, troubleshoot and maintain conduit wire, motors and electrical equipment on 240-volt, 3 phase and 440-volt systems

• 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

What Can You Look Forward To?

Job Highlights

• 11 paid holidays and vacation
• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more

What Are We Looking For?

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ years of prior Maintenance work experience required
• Ability to work 10-hour shift, Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays as necessary
  
  • 4:30pm-3:00am
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair machinery issues
• Must be able to read electric schematics and have knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Knowledge of machine safety inspections and adherence to safety regulations
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Associate's or technical degree, preferred

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