Temp Maintenance Tech

Jackson Family Wines•Soledad, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Tech positions, installs, repairs, and performs preventive and emergency maintenance on a wide variety of winery equipment. The role also repairs support equipment, buildings, fixtures, and various systems at the production facility. It is a day-shift position during non-harvest and may be swing or graveyard shift during harvest. The technician must respond to emergency call-ins on weekends, work overtime on short notice, and should expect to work six days a week from August through November. The position requires hands-on mechanical, electrical, and fabrication capabilities, along with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain winery and support systems. The technician reviews repair and maintenance requests, identifies the issue, and recommends an appropriate solution. Trade-school certificates and licenses are preferred but not required. Three to five years of winery or manufacturing maintenance experience as a Maintenance Mechanic is preferred, or equivalent technical training. The role requires the ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, work overhead, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. A valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record, dependable transportation, and passing a physical screening before employment are required. The base pay range is $25–$27 per hour, with compensation determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

Good communication skills and the ability to take direction and work with limited supervision.
Self-starter who is motivated to accomplish assigned goals and tasks.
Fabrication skills, including stainless-steel and aluminum MIG/TIG welding, cutting, and drilling.
Electrical knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot with or without schematics.
Good understanding of electrical wiring, wiring practices, control wiring, and conduit bending.
Basic knowledge of PLCs.
Ability to program, troubleshoot, and wire variable frequency drives from various manufacturers.
Basic computer skills, including working with Word, Excel, email, and internet research.
Ability to read and write English and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and publications.
Ability to read various types of gauges and meters and operate test equipment.
Valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle, and dependable transportation to and from work.
Must pass a physical screening before employment.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems related to winery equipment, including pumps, conveying systems, hydraulics, air systems, vacuum systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Organized, with good follow-through and time-management skills.
Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, and work overhead.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certificates and licenses from a trade school are preferred but not required.
Three to five years of winery or manufacturing maintenance experience as a Maintenance Mechanic is preferred, or equivalent technical training.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical tasks, including lubrication, filter replacement, and repairs to pumps, compressors, and filters.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair winery equipment.
Review service requests for repairs and maintenance, determine the nature of the issue, and recommend an appropriate solution.
Use technical publications to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Purchase needed parts, receive them, and install them.
Conduct technical inspections of winery equipment and perform required preventive maintenance actions.
Perform predictive maintenance on winery equipment.
Perform corrective maintenance on winery equipment.
Assist with moving materials and equipment as required.
Perform other tasks as assigned.