Maintenance Technician – Talent Pipeline

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes legends such as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert

B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational facility producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site. It is a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The distillery has won 17 titles since 2000 from notable publications like Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at the 2015 Icons of Whisky America Awards.

Buffalo Trace has also earned over 300 awards for its range of premium whiskies. It is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

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At Buffalo Trace Distillery, we seek skilled and motivated Maintenance Technicians. Even if no immediate openings exist, we invite you to join our evergreen pipeline—a proactive approach to connect with top talent for upcoming roles.

Candidates in this pool will be prioritized when relevant positions open.

As a Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing industrial mechanical duties skillfully
• Maintaining and installing bottling and distillery equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps
• Responding to trouble calls, diagnosing issues, and making repairs promptly
• Participating in continuous improvement projects, machinery rebuilds, etc.

MUST

• Successful maintenance experience with skills for routine tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work second or third shift
• Ability to pass mechanical and electrical aptitude tests, pre-employment physical, and drug/alcohol screening
• High initiative and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent safety and attendance records
• High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Maintenance
• Experience with preventative maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hydraulics experience
• Machine safety inspections
• Manufacturing environment experience

Machines and technologies used:

• Conveyor systems
• Bottling equipment such as labelers, fillers, and case packers
• Packaging robots
• Pumps
• Industrial dryers
• Centrifuges
• Control and automatic valves
• Air compressors

Compensation: $31.61 per hour

Schedule:

2-2-3 shift pattern, 12-hour night shifts from 6 pm to 6 am

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USD $31.61/Hr.