Job Description/Responsibilities

Join a team where you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving the automation systems that keep our manufacturing operations running efficiently. As a Controls Technician, you'll troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical systems while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, safety, and product quality. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical improvements, mentor others, and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

 

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm with occasional overtime

What You'll Do

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and program plant controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, DCS, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to technicians while supporting high-quality maintenance practices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic, and control system documentation to support maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience, including PLC programming, hardware, and equipment troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, high and low voltage experience, and interface with ladder logic.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Experience in the alcohol beverage, food and beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing industry.
• Rockwell Automation controls training or certification.
• Allen Bradley and Panasonic PLC Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.

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. 

The hourly range for this role is $38.56-$57.84. 

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. 

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].

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