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PLC & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Sazerac Company

Halethorpe, MD 21227 • $38.56 to $57.84 / hr • 10/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description
PLC & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Love diving into ladder logic? Comfortable jumping from a VFD parameter check to an HMI screen update? Join us and keep high-performing manufacturing systems humming.

Quick Facts
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (occasional overtime)
FAQ Style OverviewWhat will I work on?
  • Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLCs, HMIs, DCS, VFDs, instrumentation, and plant electrical infrastructure.
  • Resolve equipment issues and implement solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
  • Guide, train, and mentor fellow technicians; reinforce best-in-class maintenance practices.
  • Interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic to support maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
Who will I collaborate with?

Cross-functional partners across production, quality, and safety to align fixes with business priorities and long-term reliability goals.

What’s required to succeed?
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience with PLC programming, hardware, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; experience with both high and low voltage; comfortable interfacing with ladder logic.
What helps me stand out?
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience in alcohol beverage, food & beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
  • Rockwell Automation controls training/certification.
  • Hands-on time with AllenBradley and Panasonic PLC platforms.
Any physical requirements?
  • Yesability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
What skills should I bring on day one?
  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • PLC Programming Experience
Why this role?

You’ll have the chance to lead technical improvements, elevate plant performance metrics, and grow the capability of the maintenance team.