Master Mechanic and Bottling Manager
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Located in Dayton, OR
Salary: DOE
Master Mechanic & Bottling Manager
Direct Hire Placement
Day Shift
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Master Mechanic & Bottling Manager to lead the maintenance and packaging operations for our winery’s bottling line. This dual-function role is critical to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our bottling process — spanning both still and traditional method sparkling wine production.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of mechanical expertise and production leadership, with deep familiarity in winery equipment, bottling systems, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead preventative maintenance and troubleshooting across all bottling line machinery, including:
- Bertolasso monoblock with electro-pneumatic filler (corker, screwcap, bidule/crowner)
- Omar bottle washer/dryer
- Robino & Galandrino capsuler/spinner
- Bortolinkemo case packer
- C&G three-station rotary labeler
- L&C Logiclosure and Logilook inspection/rejection stations
- Hot glue case sealer
- Tawi vacuum-assisted semi-auto case stacking
- Barida ISO6 counterpressure filler and Barida 900 disgorgement monoblock
- Conveyor control systems and supporting winery production equipment
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on motors, gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, valves, pumps, and electrical systems.
- Fabricate and modify parts as needed for installation or upgrades.
- Manage and maintain the preventative maintenance schedule and spare parts inventory.
- Provide occasional maintenance support to other winery sites or mobile bottling operations.
- Oversee daily operations of the bottling line to ensure efficiency, minimal downtime, and adherence to quality standards.
- Manage all bottling line changeovers, setups, and equipment calibrations to meet package specifications for various SKUs.
- Coordinate with Winemaking and QC to ensure product integrity from tank to bottle.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized, and compliant bottling facility.
- Oversee inventory of bottling and packaging supplies (filters, closures, wrap, glue, etc.).
- Schedule and support traditional method sparkling operations including riddling and disgorging.
- Interpret equipment manuals, SOPs, and technical drawings for staff training and troubleshooting.
- Lead, train, and supervise bottling line operators, technicians, and seasonal crews or contractors.
- Assist in labor planning, hiring, and onboarding for the bottling team.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in the workplace.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to promote team skill development.
- Recommend capital improvements and assist with equipment selection, acquisition, and installation.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, quality checks, and production metrics.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, food safety regulations, and traceability requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments (winemaking, logistics, quality) to ensure cohesive operations and scheduling.
- Evaluate and implement process improvements for greater efficiency, equipment reliability, and product consistency.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a winery, food/beverage manufacturing, or packaging environment.
- Strong mechanical skills: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Proficient in equipment diagnostics, repairs, welding, and fabrication.
- Experience with traditional method sparkling wine operations is a plus.
- Proven leadership ability in a production or maintenance setting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Flexible and responsive to dynamic production schedules and needs.
#MacOR
Express Office: McMinnville
733 Northeast Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Email us
Apply Now
Master Mechanic and Bottling Manager
Share
Top Job
Located in Dayton, OR
Salary: DOE
Master Mechanic & Bottling Manager
Direct Hire Placement
Day Shift
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Master Mechanic & Bottling Manager to lead the maintenance and packaging operations for our winery’s bottling line. This dual-function role is critical to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our bottling process — spanning both still and traditional method sparkling wine production.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of mechanical expertise and production leadership, with deep familiarity in winery equipment, bottling systems, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead preventative maintenance and troubleshooting across all bottling line machinery, including:
- Bertolasso monoblock with electro-pneumatic filler (corker, screwcap, bidule/crowner)
- Omar bottle washer/dryer
- Robino & Galandrino capsuler/spinner
- Bortolinkemo case packer
- C&G three-station rotary labeler
- L&C Logiclosure and Logilook inspection/rejection stations
- Hot glue case sealer
- Tawi vacuum-assisted semi-auto case stacking
- Barida ISO6 counterpressure filler and Barida 900 disgorgement monoblock
- Conveyor control systems and supporting winery production equipment
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on motors, gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, valves, pumps, and electrical systems.
- Fabricate and modify parts as needed for installation or upgrades.
- Manage and maintain the preventative maintenance schedule and spare parts inventory.
- Provide occasional maintenance support to other winery sites or mobile bottling operations.
- Oversee daily operations of the bottling line to ensure efficiency, minimal downtime, and adherence to quality standards.
- Manage all bottling line changeovers, setups, and equipment calibrations to meet package specifications for various SKUs.
- Coordinate with Winemaking and QC to ensure product integrity from tank to bottle.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized, and compliant bottling facility.
- Oversee inventory of bottling and packaging supplies (filters, closures, wrap, glue, etc.).
- Schedule and support traditional method sparkling operations including riddling and disgorging.
- Interpret equipment manuals, SOPs, and technical drawings for staff training and troubleshooting.
- Lead, train, and supervise bottling line operators, technicians, and seasonal crews or contractors.
- Assist in labor planning, hiring, and onboarding for the bottling team.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in the workplace.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to promote team skill development.
- Recommend capital improvements and assist with equipment selection, acquisition, and installation.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, quality checks, and production metrics.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, food safety regulations, and traceability requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments (winemaking, logistics, quality) to ensure cohesive operations and scheduling.
- Evaluate and implement process improvements for greater efficiency, equipment reliability, and product consistency.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a winery, food/beverage manufacturing, or packaging environment.
- Strong mechanical skills: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Proficient in equipment diagnostics, repairs, welding, and fabrication.
- Experience with traditional method sparkling wine operations is a plus.
- Proven leadership ability in a production or maintenance setting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Flexible and responsive to dynamic production schedules and needs.
#MacOR
Express Office: McMinnville
733 Northeast Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Email us
Apply Now
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