Controls Technician

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 such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is seeking applicants for Controls Technician to join our team in Frankfort, KY, this is a night shift position, with a starting salary of $37.06 per hour. Night shift is 6pm-6am on a rotating 2,2,3 schedule.

Primary responsibilities include (however may not be limited to) :

Skilled performance of all plant electrical duties including PLC & MCC installation and maintenance

Ensure PLCs, robots, and any additional automation is functioning as expected

Read electrical schematics

Possess ability to install, trouble-shoot and maintain conduit wire, motors and electrical equipment on 240-volt, 3 phase and 440-volt systems

Ability to install variable speed drives and troubleshoot electronic control systems including electric eyes and relays

Ability to program A.B. programmable logic controls.

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, clean and maintain machinery, equipment, fixtures, piping and plumbing systems, etc.

Read blueprints, manuals, drawings, computer screens, sketches and / or oral instructions

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in industrial automation

A record of successful maintenance experience with a mastery of skills needed to perform everyday maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Hands-on experience with electrical, PLC programming and hardware, and equipment troubleshooting

Ability / Willingness to work second or third shift

Successful candidates will be required to receive acceptable scores on several tests including mechanical and electrical aptitude exams, pre-employment physical, and drug / alcohol screening

Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem solving abilities

Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic

Ability to operate industrial equipment.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent safety and attendance records

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance or Journeyman Electrician

Manufacturing systems experience

Rockwell Automation Controls training

Allen Bradley PLC programming experience

You should be proficient in :

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use :