Temp Maintenance Tech

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sr. Maintenance Manager, positions, installs, repairs, and performs preventive and emergency maintenance on a wide variety of winery equipment. Additionally, the technician will perform repairs on support equipment, buildings, fixtures, and various systems at the production facility. This is a day shift position during non-harvest and can be swing, or graveyard shift during harvest. The candidate must be able to respond to emergency call-ins on weekends, work overtime on short notice, and should expect to work 6 days a week from August through November.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Perform mechanical tasks, such as lubrication, filter replacing, and mechanical repairs to pumps, compressors, and filters.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair winery equipment.
• Review service requests for repairs, and maintenance, determine nature and recommend an appropriate solution.
• Use technical publications to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Purchase needed parts, receive and install.
• Conduct technical inspections on winery equipment and perform required preventative maintenance actions.
• Perform predictive maintenance on winery equipment.
• Perform conduct corrective maintenance on winery equipment.
• Assist in the movement of materials and equipment as required.
• Perform any other task as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education

• Certificates and licenses from a trade school preferred but not required.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to take to direction and work with limited supervision.
• Be a self-starter and motivated to accomplish all assigned goals and tasks.
• Have fabricating skills, welding Stainless Steel and Aluminum (mig, tig), cutting, drilling, etc.
• Have electrical knowledge. Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot with or without schematics.
• Have a good understanding of electrical wiring, wiring practices, control wiring, and conduit bending.
• Must have a basic knowledge of PLC’s
• Must have ability to program, troubleshoot, and wire variable frequency drives of various manufacturers.
• Have a basic understanding of a computer and work with Word, Excel, E-mail, and research on the internet.
• Be able to read and write English and perform Mathematical calculations.
• Be able to read and understand technical manuals and publications.
• Be able to read various types of gauges, and meters and operate test equipment.
• Must have a valid class “C” driver’s license with a clean driving record to be able to drive a company vehicle, and dependable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to pass a physical screening prior to employment.

BACKGROUND:

• 3–5 years winery or manufacturing maintenance experience as a Maintenance Mechanic preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical systems as they relate to winery equipment including pumps, conveying systems, hydraulics, air systems, vacuum systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Must be organized with good follow-through and time management skills.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, and work overhead.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The base pay for this role ranges from $25 - $27 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.