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Trump Winery

Winery/ Electrical Technician

Trump Winery, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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Trump Winery, Virginia’s largest vineyard and producer of premium wines and ciders, is looking for a Winery Technician to join our team. This position reports directly to the Winemaker and will operate, repair, and maintain all winery machinery, mechanical equipment, and buildings by performing routine and preventative maintenance, adjustments, repairs, and upgrades on: motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, production machines, infrastructure, fixtures, furnishings, buildings, and more. The successful candidate will generate suggestions for improving work and develop innovative approaches and ideas. We provide a fun atmosphere with an opportunity to grow.

Position: Winery Technician

Wages: $25-$30 per hour depending on experience

Location: 20 miles from Charlottesville

Essential Duties

Operate Winery equipment including but not limited to bottling lines, pumps, filters, presses

Independently perform routine and preventative maintenance of all winery facilities and equipment

Perform production line changeovers and adjustments in a timely manner

Troubleshoot mechanical problems

Assist with new equipment start-ups and installations as required

Comply with all safety requirements, company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment, including, but not limited to, Lock Out Tag Out, Fall

Must plan daily, weekly, and monthly work tasks, complete or arrange emergency repairs whenever necessary, and participate in long‑term planning for the winery when requested

Troubleshoot and diagnose complex issues with heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, utilizing your expertise in industrial equipment and advanced refrigeration technologies

Install, repair, and replace HVAC components, including chillers, compressors, motors, and complex control systems

Provide assistance to the winery and maintenance teams as needed

Requirements

Ability to communicate well with supervisors, other management and co‑workers

Ability to work independently

High school diploma or GED required

Must have valid driver’s license

Works on feet for eight hours a day. Ability to work long hours and/or seven days a week during critical times (namely harvest and bottling)

Able to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 70 pounds

Frequently bends over, kneels, twists, reaches over head, climbs stairs, ladders, and walks varied surfaces (paved, incline, uneven, etc)

Able to climb stairs and work at various heights and awkward positions (kneeling, lying down or squatting)

Ability to work in all types of weather

Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, drawings and blueprints

Benefits

Competitive pay

80% employee paid and 40% dependent paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

Generous paid time off

401k after one year with up to 6% company match

Generous discounts on wine, merchandise, and hotels

Monthly wine training opportunities

Trump Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Winery participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad).

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Beverage Manufacturing

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