Electrical and Mechanical Lead

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.

We are looking for an Electrical & Mechanical Lead to join our Deming, NM location.

Position Summary

Lead and coordinate electrical and mechanical maintenance across winery production, bottling, and facility operations. Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC/controls, and mechanical equipment while acting as a hands-on leader. Drive preventive maintenance, team development, and continuous improvement to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Coordination

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily maintenance activities and projects.
• Serve as a working lead, providing handson support while guiding team performance.
• Train and develop maintenance staff across electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines.
• Partner with production and leadership to ensure timely issue resolution and followup.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Ensure projects and repairs are completed on time and within budget.
  
  

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems, including motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Program and support PLC systems (AllenBradley, Siemens, or similar) and HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and ladder logic.
• Install, configure, and commission new equipment and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and support industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
  
  

Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform and support repairs on production, bottling, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Weld and fabricate components as needed (MIG/TIG preferred).
• Inspect equipment, identify wear, and recommend upgrades to improve performance.
• Test and validate repairs to ensure proper operation.
  
  

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and regulatory standards (GMP, FSMA, etc.).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in CMMS.
• Manage parts inventory and anticipate maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (electrical and mechanical).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with threephase electrical systems, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (programming a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Basic welding experience.
• Strong problemsolving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment.
• Commitment to safety practices (LOTO, arc flash, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid New Mexico driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC programming experience (AllenBradley, Siemens).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• Background in winery, beverage, or food manufacturing.
• Bottling or canning line experience.
• Prior leadership or lead maintenance experience.
• Relevant certifications (electrical, welding, forklift, CDL).
• Spanish language skills.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Industrial setting with exposure to cold, wet, noisy, and slippery conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Benefits for full-time employees - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Aflac supplemental insurance options. Generous employee discount. The opportunity to enroll in Teladoc, a virtual health program. The opportunity to participate in our 401K plan immediately after hire with up to a 4% company match with immediate vesting. Sick and PTO.

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