Maintenance Technician 2
E. & J. Gallo WineryAbout the role
Job Req ID: 107122
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Onsite
Application Close Date: 04/26/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $33.75 - $45.58
We are GALLO
We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.
A Taste of What You’ll Do
This position will be primarily based onsite at Talbott Vineyards. As a Maintenance Technician 2 supporting our Central Coast winery operations, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our equipment, facilities, and production systems running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working under general supervision, you’ll bring hands-on mechanical expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of winery, production, and facility equipment that directly supports winemaking and bottling operations.
In this role, you’ll respond to both planned maintenance activities and urgent repair needs, applying your technical knowledge to diagnose issues, replace or repair components, and return equipment to operational standards. You’ll work with electrical systems, plumbing, piping, machining tools, pumps, drive systems, and specialized winery equipment, while also supporting preventative maintenance programs that reduce downtime and improve performance.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and vendor contractors, ensuring work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Safety is central to everything you do, from following shop practices and housekeeping standards to modeling safe behaviors and providing feedback to others. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement efforts, looking for better ways to work while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and accountability.
This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your work has a direct impact on operations, safety, and quality every day.
What You’ll Need
- High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 4 years of maintenance experience working on equipment or industrial motors and pumps reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Associates degree or 2-year Technical Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Maintenance and Repair plus 3 years of maintenance experience working on equipment or industrial motors and pumps reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, production, industrial mechanical or automotive environment.
- Required to complete and maintain certifications as assigned.
- Depending on work location may be required to work a rotating shift/schedule throughout the year (day, swing, graveyard, 5x8, 4x10); required to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
- Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
- Required to conduct work at heights.
- Required to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Required to work in a tight and confined space.
- Required to provide own basic hand tools.
- Experienced in reading and comprehending simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Experienced in writing simple correspondence and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic electrical concepts.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Skilled in t
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