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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Sazerac · Baltimore, MD

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Sazerac (food & beverage) in Baltimore, MD.

Tools it names
PLC, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live reliability postings in Maryland.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 31%
  • Team leadership 28%
  • ✓ PLC 28%
  • Root cause 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Job Description/Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take ownership of equipment reliability and performance across the facility—combining hands-on electrical and mechanical expertise with problem-solving and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in minimizing downtime, optimizing systems, and helping shape a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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

What You'll Do

  • ◆Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems to maximize equipment reliability
  • ◆Diagnose equipment issues and implement solutions that reduce downtime and improve plant performance
  • ◆Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs while interpreting schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings
  • ◆Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency
  • ◆Collaborate across teams to uphold SOPs and ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards

Required Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or GED
  • ✓Minimum 3 years of relevant electromechanical or industrial maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Associate's degree
  • ✓Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, and hardware)

Culture and Benefits

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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, BuzzBallz, 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.

What’s Next

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.

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