Mechanic

Sazerac Company Overview

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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Mechanic, you’ll play an important role in keeping our manufacturing equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll perform preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and work with PLCs, motors, drives, and other production equipment. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys diagnosing problems, making repairs, and helping keep production moving.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues involving motors, PLCs, VFDs, wiring, and related equipment.
• Inspect machinery for safety, reliability, and performance and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment logs, and maintenance documentation while following established safety procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electrical, or a related field.
• Experience with PLCs and MCCs, including reading ladder logic, troubleshooting PLC issues, and making program adjustments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain conduit, wiring, motors, and electrical equipment on 480-volt, three-phase systems.

Preferred

• Experience installing and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electronic control systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or bottling environment.

Schedule

• Ability to work an off shift with overtime on weekends as needed.

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. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

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.