Maintenance Mechanic III - Columbia Crest Winery

\A Maintenance Mechanic III job in Paterson, Washington is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). This position is located at our Columbia Crest Winery. In this role, you will be responsible for regular maintenance, repair, troubleshooting of a wide variety of machinery and equipment in support of the winemaking process. You will assist with installations of plant systems, production equipment, and related system components. This position is full time and works 4 days 10 hour shifts. Shifts can be Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

SMWE is a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

Maintenance Mechanic III job responsibilities include:

• Perform preventative maintenance work, inspections, and unplanned repairs in accordance with established internal safety procedures/protocols, OSHA standards, GMPs, FDA regulations and industry best practices.
• 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 preventative maintenance of equipment
• Utilize 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.
• Read blueprints, parts diagrams, process control diagrams for use in troubleshooting and machine repair.
• Performs calculations needed for operation related to volumes, square feet, flow rates, and thermal loads.
• Follow company safety and GMP procedures and policies.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned, other duties may require performing tasks of lesser skilled technicians.

Position Requirements:

• Technical school course work is preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing, winery, food processing/ packaging facility or similar environment involving the responsibilities as outlined above.
• Working knowledge and experience with VFDs, electrical motors, process controls (PLCs), lighting, alarm systems, fire systems, intercoms, and network wiring instrument calibrations.
• 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 and fitting.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend/stoop, squat, kneel, climb, twist, push and pull heavy objects, pull/jerk objects, work at heights with fall protection equipment, and work at waist & below levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods to include periodic shift work in various temperature climates (indoors and outdoors).
• Ability to read and write in English and understand various schematics drawings/ instructions.
• Ability to work independently maintaining positive working relationships in a team environment.
• 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:

$26.50 - $34.46/hr. 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 and Supplemental Contribution
• 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! If you are interested in Maintenance Mechanic III job in Paterson, Washington please apply now.

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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.