Bottling Line Mechanic – Automation & Changeovers

Californiawinemaker; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinchero Family Estates is seeking a Bottling Mechanic responsible for planned and corrective maintenance of bottling line equipment and support systems across production facilities. You will assist with line setup, changeovers, and operation, ensuring equipment reliability and smooth production flow.

You will also maintain automated controls, document activities in CMMS, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while upholding Food Safety standards and SQF requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in bottling, labeling, and packaging equipment repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Problem solving skills in mechanical, electrical or fabrication areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective and emergent maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic bottling line components and systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve bottling line automated controls, to include installation and programming of electronic controls (i.e. VFD/HMI/PLC).
• Provide accurate information relating to maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Support bottling line setup, changeover and operation corresponding to specific packages.
• Continue development of trade skills; systems and equipment knowledge, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to bottling line maintenance and production processes.
• Provide occasional assistance with Winery or other maintenance as necessary.
• Understand and comply with all Food Safety and Quality Management System requirements, including the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) policy.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Adapt to changing production pressures

Electrical / fabrication understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Trinchero Family Estates is seeking a Bottling Mechanic responsible for planned and corrective maintenance of bottling line equipment and support systems across production facilities. You will assist with line setup, changeovers, and operation, ensuring equipment reliability and smooth production flow.

You will also maintain automated controls, document activities in CMMS, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while upholding Food Safety standards and SQF requirements.