Bottle Line Mechanic - Gpac

The normal work hours for this position are Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Must have previous experience working as a mechanic on a bottling line in a winery setting. Understanding the operation and complexities of the equipment listed below and be able to effect repairs of this equipment.

Job Description

• Maintain and repair company bottling line equipment, forklifts, pumps, and all machinery on site.
• Establish critical parts list and budget annually for acquisition.
• Develop a master service schedule for the bottling line and production equipment. Maintain the service records.
• Assist in budgeting and procuring new equipment as company growth warrants. 
• Manage all facility repairs and maintenance: Electrical, plumbing, Water Treatment, Air & Power Systems, filtration equipment. 
• Train all production facility staff on the safe maintenance and operations of bottling equipment. 
• Daily scheduling and prioritizing of work load to meet production and efficiency goals
• Plan and assist in long-range scheduling
• Complete and thorough knowledge of all SOPs
• Maintenance of highest standard of cellar hygiene in showcase winemaking facility
  • Uphold principles and directives as outlined in the Handbook and follow safety regulations
  • Running, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining bottling line equipment (sanitation, velocrin, filler, corker, foiler, labeler, box sealer and box labeler)
• Forklift operation to move fruit bins, barrels and case goods, etc.
• Assume lead role to ensure safety of assets (wine, facilities and equipment)
• Champion a well-organized, clean, and efficient work environment
• Liaise with Owner on all facilities related issues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Update and maintenance of all SOPs as needed
• Assist in managing spending to stay within budgetary goals
• Other duties as assigned by Production Director and or Winemaker
• Work with ownership in possibly acquiring additional facilities and providing overviews of such facilities as they warrant and Develop facility maintenance budgets ad best practices for operations.
• Basic skills and experience working on a computer in both Excel and Word.

• Annual Compensation:           $40.00 per hour paid by weekly.

• Health Insurance                     Kaiser provided to employee.

• Vacation                                  1st Year:  40 hours

2nd and above based on company accrual system.

• Personal Days:                        24 hours                                 

• 401K:                                      Employee is eligible to participate in plan 60 days after start date.

Our 401K plan is based on employee contributions and also profit-sharing contributions from the winery each year. Winery contributions can range from 3 to 10% of the employee yearly gross salary. This is not guaranteed each year and is based on company performance and profits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.