Automation Technician

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, Buzz Ballz, 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 Controls Technician plays a critical role in supporting plant operations by maintaining and improving electrical and control systems across the facility. This hands‑on position works with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and production equipment to help maximize uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency. The role also provides leadership and technical guidance to maintenance technicians while supporting continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

This is a fully onsite position working Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical and control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and manufacturing equipment
• Support the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and automation systems to improve plant performance and reduce downtime
• Lead and coach maintenance technicians on controls‑related troubleshooting, safety practices, and preventative maintenance procedures
• Collaborate across departments to improve equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives

• Associate’s degree in electrical field or equivalent combination of experience
• 3+ years of hands‑on electrical, PLC programming, and equipment troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and ladder logic

• Experience in the alcohol beverage, food & beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
• Rockwell Automation controls training or related automation certifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance

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 $37.40‑$56.10.

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.