Join the Team at Sonoma Bespoke – Where Tradition Meets Innovation!

Are you ready to be part of something exciting in the world of winemaking? Sonoma Bespoke is a rapidly growing company built on a partnership with over 120 years of combined wine industry expertise. We're leading the way in custom bottling and production, with cutting-edge solutions for wineries of all sizes.

Based at Steelbird Cellars, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Napa Valley, we provide a one-stop shop for wine brand development, offering creative and efficient services to retailers, distributors, and wineries alike. Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us one of the fastest-growing custom production names in the industry.

We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. Whether you’re experienced in the wine industry or just eager to be part of something special, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Why Sonoma Bespoke? It’s a chance to collaborate with a team of experts who are shaping the future of winemaking and experience a rewarding, team-oriented environment with competitive employee benefit packages. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply and see if Sonoma Bespoke is the right fit for you!

Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer and Bottling Supervisor, the Bottling Mechanic is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of winey equipment, set up, installation and repair. The Bottling Mechanic may also be involved in more general facility maintenance performing repair, modification and preventive maintenance tasks on buildings, facilities and winery properties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Supports daily bottling line operations by troubleshooting and repairing bottling electrical and mechanical equipment to improve performance and increase production.
•  Determines extent of trouble, replacing defective or worn parts and electrical, reassembles, re-sets, readjusts, and/or reprograms systems for proper operation.
•  May perform non-certified, wiring and fabrication incidental to repair and maintenance tasks.
•  Responsible for bottling line changeovers, adjustments, preventative maintenance and synchronization of equipment and uptime.
•  Identifies and repairs issues with all pumping systems used in winery.
•  Maintains records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
•  Works from detailed blue prints, schematics, samples, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
•  Stocks and inventories supplies to maintain efficient operations and minimize downtime.
•  May assist in coordinating the work of outside contractors.
•  Ensures machinery safety guarding is compliant with OSHA and all safety standards.
•  Acts as a leader regarding safety, stays current with and promotes Cal OSHA guidelines and SB safety programs policies and practices, ensuring everyone follows these guidelines.
•  Writes, follows and ensures compliance with all lockout/tag-out procedures for each piece of equipment.
•  Establishes and implements Bottling Line SOP’s.
•  Analyzes and prioritizes tasks.
•  Provides relief and acts as temporary back up for all line positions including supplying the line with glass, filler room, forklift, packaging, labeler, etc.
•  Maintains compliance with all SB policies, procedures, including ISO and HCCAP requirements.
•  Works successfully as part of a team and is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
•  Attends staff and company meetings and training as required.
•  Actively participates in and abides by all HACCP and ISO programs as part of SB compliance.
•  Performs special assignments, projects, and other duties as requested.

Education and Experience:
•  High School diploma or GED; additional technical training, trade school or certification desired.
•  3-5 yrs. experience in bottling line maintenance.
•  Proficiency with mechanics.

Physical Requirements:
•  Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
•  Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
•  Requires sufficient good health to properly discharge duties.
•  If applicable, requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under SB’s insurance policy.

BENEFITS
Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, Life & Disability, 401K, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and wine discounts.

EEO STATEMENT
Sonoma Bespoke provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.