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.

The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping bottling operations running safely and efficiently by maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing systems, including PLCs and VFDs, while supporting continuous improvement across the facility. The position works closely with production teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support new equipment installations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5pm-3am with overtime as needed

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on bottling and manufacturing equipment, including PLCs and VFDs
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues to minimize production downtime
• Conduct machine safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols
• Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and production systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders and equipment logs

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of maintenance troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in maintenance, industrial technology, or related field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

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. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The hourly rate for this role is $28.28-$42.42.

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.

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.

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