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Lescombes Family Vineyards is the premier vineyard and winery in the state of New Mexico. Since 1981, we have been leading the industry with an array of wines to include traditional, hand-crafted releases and highly-acclaimed, award-winning favorites. Our current locations consist of our bistro locations: Albuquerque Cottonwood, Albuquerque Old Town, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces; Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe; and a tasting room adjacent to the winery in Deming. Our family-owned vineyard thrives just east of Lordsburg and consists of a 240-acre property. Our mission is to passionately craft quality wine and food to be enjoyed with friends and family. You can read more about the Lescombes family and their offerings at lescombeswinery.com.

• Independently operate, monitor, and adjust winery equipment, including bottling, labeling, and packaging machines.
• Ensure production lines run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining quality control standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance (PMs), troubleshooting, and minor repairs on machinery to minimize downtime.
• Set up hoses for bottling runs (still, champagne, mimosa) under guidance from senior team members.
• Properly perform CleaninPlace (CIP) procedures on all equipment.
• Set up mixers, including both machine and gas mixers.
• Perform bubble point testing on sterile cartilage (still wine).
• Proficiently utilize winery apps, including Knack, Innovint, and other systems.
• Set up all bottling machinery for full production runs and adjust lines until running smoothly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all bottle molds and changeover parts.
• Ensure daily checklists are complete for the bottling line and quality control.
• Adjust machines to prevent inventory item codes from being damaged.
• Tear down machinery efficiently when applicable.
• Receive grape trucks and coordinate as scheduled.
• Run grape press operations and ensure juice is directed to the correct tanks.
• Lead daily duties, including pack on, pack off, and stacking when assigned.
• Record production data, report issues, and identify patterns in equipment performance.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, ASI guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
Cellar Operations Duties:
• Perform wine transfers independently, including proper hose setup, pump operation, and valve management.
• Operate the FOSS wine analyzer to run standard wine analysis (SO2, pH, TA, VA, etc.) and interpret results.
• Perform wine additions following winemaker specifications and document accurately.
• Adjust tank thermostat settings to maintain proper fermentation and storage temperatures.
• Monitor and respond to glycol system alarms and basic temperature control issues.
• Assist with crossflow filter setup and operation under Specialist 3 guidance.
• Manage inventory of cellar supplies and notify when reorders are needed.
• Coordinate with the winemaking team on tank status and wine movements.
• Troubleshoot basic cellar equipment issues (pumps, valves, temperature probes).
• Ensure proper documentation of all cellar activities in Innovint and other systems.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Machinery Specialist 1 or equivalent role.
• Successful completion of Specialist 1 to 2 Training Program (12 months), or equivalent demonstrated competencies.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Competency in basic wine analysis using FOSS or similar instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with production tracking software and basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and guide less experienced team members.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more on a repetitive basis.
• Work standing up and walking on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments (cellar areas may be cold).
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks quickly and methodically.
Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Benefits include - Medica, Dental, Vision, and Aflac Insurance Options. Generous employee discount of 75% off. PTO and Sick Time. The opportunity to enroll in Teladoc, a virtual health program. The opportunity to participate in our 401K immediately after hire employment with up to a 4% company match with immediate vesting.

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