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.
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merits and business needs.