Automation & Maintenance Technician -- Beverage Bottling
Job Description
Job Description Own the Uptime: Automation & Maintenance Technician — Beverage Bottling
Do you thrive on solving tough mechanical problems and digging into ladder logic when the line won’t start? At Iron Bull Distillery in Halethorpe, Maryland—part of the Sazerac Company—we’re looking for a technician who’s ready to safeguard throughput, elevate safety, and keep our spirits moving. Expect a supportive team, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that respects work-life balance.
Your mission
Protect the performance of our bottling operations by anticipating failures, fixing issues fast, and strengthening the systems that prevent them.
How you’ll make it happen
- Execute preventive maintenance on bottling and manufacturing equipment
- Respond to breakdowns with production technicians; troubleshoot and restore operation
- Diagnose and resolve PLC faults; validate I/O and address control logic concerns
- Tune and service VFDs; ensure motors and motion stay within spec
- Perform safety inspections and enforce safe work practices
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Maintain detailed work orders, logs, and PM records
- Collaborate to refine and implement preventive maintenance programs
Schedule and pace
Night shift Monday–Thursday, 5:00pm–3:00am (10 hours), with Friday overtime as needed.
What’s in it for you
- 11 paid holidays and vacation
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability
- 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits
What you’ll need to succeed
- 3+ years of hands-on maintenance or mechanic experience
- Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Comfort conducting safety inspections and following regulatory requirements
- Manufacturing background (preferred)
- Associate’s or technical degree (preferred)
Core strengths
- Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance
- Preventive maintenance and inspection
- Broad maintenance and repair capabilities
Tech you’ll work with
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Conveyor systems
- Servo motors
If you’re energized by challenging diagnostics and keeping production on track, we’d love to meet you.