Bottling Line Mechanic

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Bottling Mechanic has the responsibility of maintaining the bottling line equipment in good working condition. They will work on the bottling line along-side the Bottling Operators to assist in keeping the line producing. The Bottling Mechanic is expected to respond quickly to problem areas. They will perform emergency repairs, corrective and preventative maintenance on all equipment used in normal operations in the facility. Changing the line equipment over for different package runs, fine tuning the output and trouble-shooting breakdowns are all normal everyday tasks. In addition, responsible for ordering equipment parts and assisting with line upgrades.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Complete understanding of the safety manual for all machines.

· Understand, operate and troubleshoot all equipment in the facility.

· Change over, fine tune, adjust and repair bottling line equipment.

· Perform more complex electrical, VFD, hydraulic, plumbing and pneumatic repairs on plant systems and bottling line equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

· Understands, operates and can troubleshoot all auxiliary and Cellar equipment.

· Capable of reading machinal and electrical schematics.

· Ability to work with equipment in the maintenance shop. Possess welding and fabrication skills.

· Able to use the CMMS system to generate and edit PMs, procure parts, manage inventories and enter corrective workorders.

· Ensure optimum equipment operation and efficiency at all times.

· Ability to work and think independently without supervision.

· Teach line operators techniques and tips to optimize their machine’s output.

· Willingness to perform duties productively, efficiently; with good teamwork habits.

· Positively collaborate with the Bottling Line Team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the bottling line.

· Perform PM’s on bottling and auxiliary equipment.

· Complete any required paperwork associated with PM’s and other maintenance activities.

· Assist in the tracking of downtime related events on the bottling line.

· Communicate maintenance needs to the Bottling Operation Manager.

· Assist in the organization and cleaning of the Maintenance Shop.

· Contribute to and uphold ISO 9001standards and quality management system policies.

· Ordering parts for equipment.

• All other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of experience in bottling line maintenance.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Forklift certified a plus.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends when needed.
• Have a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Extensive problem-solving, mechanical aptitude and tool skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow through on projects.
• Complex troubleshooting skills.
• Possesses an extensive array of maintenance tools.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Must be at least 21
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English language. Bilingual with Spanish a plus

About Us:

WX Brands and Bread & Butter Wines has taken the wine industry by….not overthinking it.

• #2 fastest growing wine brand in the US (premium price segment) with the #1 Pinot Noir
• 6X consecutive Impact Magazine Hot Brand Winner
• #1 US Brand in Canada
• Fastest growing brand in the UK, #2 US Brand in Sweden, and #1 Pinot Noir in Norway

The results speak for themselves!

With offices located in Novato, CA and London, WX offers a unique working environment, with the fast pace of an entrepreneurial start-up and the down-to-earth atmosphere found in the Northern California wine industry. We seek people who are passionate about making a difference in the industry and their careers.

WX Brands is ranked the 13th largest wine company in the U.S. In 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 WX Brands was named by North Bay Business Journal as one of the best places to work.

Perks:

WX offers a competitive benefits package including PTO starting at 19 days per year plus employee pricing on our amazing products! We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes career growth by leaps and bounds while being part of a team-oriented environment that knows how to have fun!

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sonoma, CA 95476: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Sonoma (In person).