Maintenance Mechanic II

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates • Paterson, WA

9h • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic II to support the day- and night-shift facilities team at Columbia Crest Winery in Paterson, Washington. The role supports maintenance and operations for the winemaking process, from vine to finished goods, with a focus on facilities, harvest equipment, and utilities. The mechanic troubleshoots, upgrades, and repairs equipment and assists with installations of plant systems, production equipment, and related components. The position works with maintenance management and planning teams to help maximize operating efficiency across plant systems and equipment.

The Maintenance Mechanic II performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and unplanned repairs; installs and aligns mechanical systems; diagnoses and repairs industrial food-processing and packaging equipment; and works with electrical, control, piping, and fabrication systems. The role uses JDE CMMS to create and document work orders, track repairs, and identify follow-up work. It also supports project discussions, promotes preventive maintenance, and trains and coaches less-skilled technicians. Work must comply with company safety policies and applicable OSHA, GMP, FDA, HACCP, and other regulatory and industry requirements. The position may require extended hours and rotating shifts during harvest and peak periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; technical-school coursework preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to follow work orders and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be certified or able to become certified to operate a forklift.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a winery, food-processing or packaging facility, or similar environment performing comparable responsibilities.
• Experience in one or more of bottling or packaging line maintenance, juice-process equipment repair, or fabrication.
• Ability to work extended hours during harvest and peak periods, including rotating shift work.
• History of responsible alcohol use and appropriate conduct, and fitness to obtain any licenses, permits, or certifications required by state or local regulatory bodies.
• Advanced knowledge of ControlLogix, RS networks, and FactoryTalk programming software.
• Working knowledge and experience with VFDs, electrical motors, process controls (PLCs), lighting, alarm and fire systems, intercoms, network wiring, and instrument calibration.
• Experience with thermal imaging, meters, and other preventive-maintenance test equipment; knowledge of refrigeration systems.
• Welding and fabrication knowledge and experience, including MIG, TIG, stick, and gas welding of stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum, as well as cutting, welding, grinding, and fitting.
• Demonstrated continuous-improvement experience and knowledge of equipment-failure root cause and mean time between failures.
• Familiarity with AC and DC electrical systems, from low-voltage DC control circuits through three-phase 480-volt systems.
• Willingness to learn and follow applicable company safety policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Technical-school coursework.
• Experience in one or more of bottling or packaging line maintenance, juice-process equipment repair, or fabrication.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems.
• Experience with thermal imaging, meters, and other preventive-maintenance test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and unplanned repairs according to company safety procedures, OSHA standards, GMPs, FDA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Train and coach technicians to develop their skills, and guide the maintenance team on best practices and GMPs.
• Install and align motors, gearboxes, pumps, and other mechanical systems.
• Use VOMs, amp meters, and other diagnostic and test equipment for preventive maintenance.
• Use the JDE CMMS to create work orders, document completed work, and create follow-up work orders that specify repair scope and needed parts.
• Complete assigned work on time and in accordance with weekly and longer-term preventive maintenance schedules and work plans.
• Follow preventive maintenance plans, procedures, SOPs, and assigned scopes of work.
• Participate in project discussions intended to improve equipment and production efficiencies across the site.
• Promote preventive maintenance strategies to prevent breakdowns and unplanned repairs.
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial food-processing and packaging machinery, including pumps, conveyors, bottle fillers, stretch wrappers, case erectors and packers, capsule applicators, and labelers.
• Perform pipefitting, soldering, and brazing.
• Plan layouts and installations for mechanical equipment and safety systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC 500, ControlLogix, DeviceNet, and Ethernet/IP systems.
• Read electrical schematics and use them to troubleshoot problems.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems, low-voltage DC control circuits, and motor control circuits.
• Follow applicable SMWE safety policies and practices, including LOTO, hearing conservation, elevated work, confined space, hot work, and arc-flash procedures.
• Attend required training and perform work in compliance with regulatory requirements, GMPs, HACCP, and industry standards.
• Read blueprints, parts diagrams, and process-control diagrams for troubleshooting and machine repair.
• Perform calculations related to volumes, square footage, flow rates, and thermal loads.
• Perform other assigned or position-required duties, which may include tasks performed by less-skilled technicians.

Benefits

• Health care coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, eligible on the date of hire for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee wine discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED