On-Site Automation Technician — Spirits Processing

Barrel RM; Walteria (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrel RM seeks a hands-on Automation Technician to own day-to-day operation of its automation-driven spirits processing systems in Torrance, CA. You will run production on automated equipment, monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure batches are consistent, traceable, and completed efficiently.

You will work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, collaborating with production, engineering, maintenance, and outside technical support to improve reliability and

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating or supporting automated manufacturing equipment with a related technical degree or certification, or 5+ years of hands-on experience without one.
• Experience operating equipment through HMIs and interpreting alarms, fault codes, sensors, setpoints, and basic system readings.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems in a production environment.
• Experience with packaging, bottling, canning, or comparable production equipment.
• Strong documentation and follow-through, including run notes, maintenance records, checklists, or issue summaries.
• Able to work full-time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Operate Barrel RM’s automated spirits processing equipment, including blending, proofing, transfers, filtration, and cleaning/CIP systems.
• Run batches using defined recipes and setpoints, monitor key process readings, and make appropriate in-process adjustments.
• Diagnose alarms, fault codes, sensors, and equipment issues, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to keep production moving.
• Provide hands‑on production support during runs, including equipment setup, hose and valve routing, changeovers, filter swaps, and basic resets or repairs.
• Execute cleaning/CIP routines, preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment-readiness checks.
• Document production runs, equipment issues, troubleshooting steps, maintenance needs, and outcomes so processes remain traceable and repeatable.
• Coordinate with maintenance, vendors, controls support, and other technical resources when issues require additional expertise.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and make production more consistent and efficient.

Skills

HMI operation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Mechanical skills

Education

Related technical degree or certification

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Barrel RM seeks a hands-on Automation Technician to own day-to-day operation of its automation-driven spirits processing systems in Torrance, CA. You will run production on automated equipment, monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure batches are consistent, traceable, and completed efficiently.

You will work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, collaborating with production, engineering, maintenance, and outside technical support to improve reliability and