Industrial Maintenance Technician
Sazerac · Carrollton, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sazerac (food & beverage) in Carrollton, TX. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime and keep production on schedule.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 225 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 234 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Welding 37%
- PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sazerac in Carrollton
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Job Description/Responsibilities
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in keeping our bottling lines and facility operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll troubleshoot and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime and keep production on schedule. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems, and partnering with production teams to keep equipment running at its best.
What You'll Do
- ◆Perform troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on bottling lines, production equipment, facility systems, and grounds equipment.
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests, identify the cause of issues, and complete repairs to minimize production downtime.
- ◆Support bottling line startups and changeovers by ensuring equipment is properly maintained, adjusted, and ready for production.
- ◆Communicate equipment issues, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential production impacts to supervisors and managers while working closely with production teams.
- ◆Complete maintenance documentation and work orders while supporting continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and reducing downtime.
Required
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a related field.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production and manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, technical instructions, work orders, SOPs, and safety procedures.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and safely use hand and power tools while performing maintenance activities.
- ✓Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, climb stairs and ladders, and work in various positions throughout a 12-hour shift.
- ✓Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and electrical equipment in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, wet or humid conditions, varying temperatures, and other industrial hazards while wearing required PPE.
Culture and Benefits
Culture and Benefits
The hourly rate for this role is $33.21 per hour.
What's Next
Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com .
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Sazerac Company Overview
Over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We're proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.
Preferred
- +Technical school, apprenticeship, or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
- +Experience maintaining bottling, filling, packaging, conveyor, labeling, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
- +Experience with preventative maintenance programs, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, CMMS/work order systems, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
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