Bottling Maintenance Tech II

Job Details

Job Location:

DFG Bev Hopland Location - Hopland, CA 95449

Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.00 Hourly

McDowell Valley Winery, Home of Josh Cellars, is part of DFG Beverage, LLC, the newly formed company of the Deutsch family’s investment in wine. We are a pre-eminent high-quality winery in Hopland, CA, committed to innovating and redefining the art of wine making and production in the supply of the family’s hottest brand, Josh Cellars, setting the benchmark for quality and taste that continues to captivate wine enthusiasts.

We are passionate about producing exceptional wines and believe in a sustainable quality-driven approach that respects our heritage and the communities we serve.

Under minimal supervision, the position performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical and limited electrical duties to include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of bottling production equipment.

• Maintain bottling equipment and associated infrastructure, including but not limited to hardware, machinery, and line synchronization equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls and PLCs desired.
• Responsible for maximizing efficiency of bottling line changeovers, adjustments, synchronization of equipment and equipment up-time.
• Assemble and install mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment and systems, to include bottling production machinery, tooling, and conveyor systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and maintains accurate and timely records.
• Make recommendations for process and efficiency improvements and, as applicable, execute action plans for these improvements.
• Follow general housekeeping procedures including organizing parts, machines, and shop cleaning.
• Conduct on-going assessment of safety and operational procedures.
• Ensure line up-time to meet bottling schedule.
• Maintain equipment to meet packaging standards and established guidelines.
• Respond as needed to emergency maintenance calls.
• Disassemble malfunctioning equipment; examine and test mechanisms on large and small machinery, reassemble and test equipment and adjust calibration to ensure equipment is functioning within specified standards.
• Inspect and calibrate instruments.
• Ensure that all machine guarding is compliant with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Comply with all required PPE and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Submit requisitions for parts and materials to Manager.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Assist in other departments as needed, as applicable (e.g., Bottling, Cellar, Facilities).
• May be required to work overtime and/or swing shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Bottling Maintenance Manager.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and expedite workflow to maximize bottling line efficiency.
• A sense of urgency where required.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, with minimum supervision.
• Candidate will work from detailed schematics, samples, drawings, and/or verbal instructions and will utilize standard hand and portable power tools.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and deal effectively with diverse individuals.
• Must be available to work overtime, as required.
• Proficient with MS Office
• Valid California Driver’s License with ability to operate company vehicles.

• 3+ years advanced experience working directly in repair, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and efficiency maximization of bottling line mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Formal factory training on bottling line equipment, preferred.
• Coursework, technical training, or trade schooling desired in areas applicable to position and equipment.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, reflective vest, etc.
• The ability to…