Maintenance Mechanic II Bottling

Ste Michelle Wine Estates is currently hiring for Maintenance Mechanics II supporting our bottling maintenance team at Columbia Crest Winery in Paterson, WA. This position supports the maintenance and operations teams with the wine making process. This job encompasses operational needs from the vine to finished goods. Key functions of this position are to support high speed bottling, harvest equipment, utilities, and facilities. This role performs troubleshooting, upgrades, repairs. Assist with installations of plant systems, production equipment and related system components. It is important to have working knowledge of tools materials and documentation needed for perform these tasks. You will work with maintenance management and planning teams to ensure maximum operating efficiency of all plant systems and equipment.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Oregon and Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest - the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture. Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

Maintenance Mechanic II job responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance work, inspections and unplanned repairs in accordance with established internal safety procedures/protocols, OSHA standards, GMP's, FDA regulations and industry best practices
• Provide training and coaching to level II technicians to grow their skillset
• Install and align motors, gear boxes, pumps, and other mechanical systems
• Use diagnostic tools such as VOM, AMP Meters and other test equipment needed for preventive maintenance of equipment
• Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) System JDE. This will include creating work orders, documenting work performed, created follow up work for corrective work repairs needed to include scope of work, parts needed for repairs.
• Complete work assigned in a timely manner to stay within compliance of the weekly and longer-term maintenance preventative maintenance schedule and work plans.
• Follow preventative maintenance plans, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and scope of work as assigned
• Engage in project related discussions intended to increase and enhance overall equipment and production efficiencies across the site.
• Promotes preventative maintenance strategies to prevent unplanned breakdowns or repairs
• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot industrial food processing machinery including but not limited to pumps, conveyor systems, bottle fillers, stretch wrappers, case erectors, case packers, capsule applicators, labelers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform pipefitting, soldering, and brazing
• Plan layouts and installation of mechanical equipment and safety systems.
• Program/troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC 500, Control Logix's, Device net, Ethernet IP
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot problems using those schematics.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems, Low Voltage DC Control Circuits, and Motor Control Circuits.
• Be willing to learn and follow all SMWE Safety Policies related to their scope of work. Be able to apply these practices during daily operations. Some examples would include: LOTO, Hearing Conservation, elevated work, confined space, hot work, Arc Flash and Safety procedures set by the SMWE Environmental Health and Safety Department.
• Attend Provided Training required Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows regulatory compliance, good manufacturing procedures (GMP's), HAACP to Meet Industrial Standards
• Trains lesser skilled technicians, guides the maintenance team on best practices and GMP's
• Read blueprints, parts diagrams, process control diagrams for use in troubleshooting and machine repair.
• Perform calculations needed for operation related to volumes, square feet, flow rates, and thermal loads.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision or required by the position. Other duties may require performing tasks of lesser skilled technicians.

Previous Experience to include:

• Advanced knowledge of Control Logix's, RS networks, and Factory Talk programming software.
• Working knowledge and experience with VFDs, electrical motors, process controls (PLCs), lighting, Alarm systems, fire systems, intercoms, and network wiring Instrument calibrations
• Experience with thermal imaging, meters, and other test equipment needed for preventive maintenance Knowledge in refrigeration systems
• Welding, fabrication knowledge and experience to include, MIG, TIG, STICK and Gas welding process for stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum, that would include cutting, welding, grinding, fitting
• Have a proven track record of continuous improvement methodologies, root cause of equipment failure and meantime between failure
• Familiarity with AC and DC electrical system to include low voltage DC control circuits to 3 phase 480-volt systems

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Technical school coursework preferred.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Drivers License
• Occasional lifting to 55 pounds required.
• Ability to follow work orders and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be certified or able to be certified in forklift operation.
• Minimum 2-3yrs experience in a winery or food processing/packaging facility or similar environment involving the responsibilities as outlined above.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: bottling or packaging line maintenance, juice process equipment repair, Fabrication.
• Ability to work extended hours during harvest & peak periods to include rotating shift work.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$25.28-$32.87 based upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities!

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.

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