Bottling Line Mechanic – Automation & Changeovers

California Winemaker; California; 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

Start Date02/22/2021

Full-Time

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Foreman, the Bottling Mechanic is responsible for the planned and corrective maintenance of bottling line equipment and support systems. Additionally, the Bottling Mechanic will support bottling line setup, changeover, and operation, as well as continuous improvement efforts related to Maintenance Team and bottling line performance.

Essential Functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Perform preventative, corrective and emergent maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic bottling line components and systems.

Maintain, troubleshoot and improve various 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System (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.

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in bottling, labeling, and packaging equipment repairs, including maintenance of mechanical, bearings and shaft seals

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills in mechanical, electrical or fabrication areas

Ability to accurately follow instruction and take direction

Ability to respond to frequently changing production pressures

Extensive bottling line experience with high speed equipment; must be competent in setup and changeovers as well as troubleshooting

Working Conditions:

Moderate to heavy physical work

Work site may be any one of Trinchero Family Estates’ facilities

Standing for long periods of time (8 hours per day)

Must comply with all safety equipment requirements including ear plugs and safety glasses

Exposure to various chemicals in production areas

Exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment

Long and irregular hours during peak periods or on various shifts

Work schedule may include any of the following - day, swing or graveyard based on business needs

Depending on production efficiencies, weekend work will be required.

Extensive walking and lifting of up to 55 pounds