Maintenance Mechanic

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Maintenance Mechanic San Francisco, California
Job Ref: 38377

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CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN SAN FRANCISCO CA NEEDS A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WITH DECENT ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL. THIS IS A VERY SMALL PLANT AND HE OR SHE WILL WORK WITH ONE MAINTENANCE LEAD. LOOKING FOR A STRONG TEAM ORIENTED MECHANIC WHO WANTS TO JOING A GROWING FAMILY RUN PLANT.
nSALARY: $35-40hr 
nSHIFT HOURS: M-F 7:30AM-3:30PM 
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nJOB Description:   Production Mechanic
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nResponsibilities

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• Machine maintenance: Work with tried-and-true production equipment as well as finicky Italian tempering machines, restored vintage wrapping machine, and ad hoc R&D prototypes so our teams consistently beat their monthly production goals while being proud of their craft. Make tricky calls on the fly – when is a temporary fix necessary (though rarely ideal!) to meet important goals? When do we buy a new machine rather than continuously make repairs? Be responsible for all incoming email to facilities@ and support an internal ticketing system for ongoing requests. When this role is going well, there are few surprises and you help maintain a sense of calm, stability, and positivity across the factory floor. nt
• Safety and food safety: Oversee lock in/out procedures, machine inspection lists, use a forklift safely, adhere to PPE at all times, assist with SOPs, perform repairs with factory safety and sanitation in mind, and work closely with our future Food Safety and Safety officers on risk mitigation projects. The product is extremely sensitive to dust, moisture, and fumes so be hyper-aware of cleaning chemicals, avoid any maintenance procedure that might introduce water or excessive moisture into the production batches, and help maintain our high bar for product quality. If you see any potentially unsafe actions or environments, address or escalate the issues immediately until the situation is resolved.nt
• Workshop oversight: Maintain a clean, organized, and inventoried workshop with tools and spare parts that are well-maintained while keeping any dangerous chemicals, potentially unsafe tools, or expensive equipment locked down so that the right tools are always in the right place for only properly trained technicians.nt
• Systems & processes: When new machines come online, research them, oversee the installation, create new inspection checklists, assist with safety procedures, develop safe-guarding equipment, and oversee a maintenance schedule and repair log so that the machines are dependable for years to come with zero injuries. Develop accessible, visible maintenance schedules to avoid production downtime. Oversee a maintenance log recording each machine’s history with reporting to understand each machine’s uptime and maintenance expense. Regularly meet with Production Managers and exec team members to provide status updates and adjust maintenance priorities depending upon overall strategy.nt
• Long-term projects: Develop a system for addressing longer-term projects that might not get attention otherwise so that approximately 15% of your day-to-day is working towards future-thinking projects. Those projects might include building a safety guard for a wrapping machine, reaching out to a gearbox manufacturer to see if a synthetic lubricant would require less maintenance, or simply working with a food product manufacturer maker who you overheard ask, “why aren’t the beans moving very fast today”. Our goal is that our factory is in better condition than it was the prior year.nt
• Vendors and partnerships: You’re the first to admit when a project is outside your area of expertise and you have a network of trusted professionals (especially electrical!) to turn to for tricky issues. You oversee vendor work as necessary to ensure that the root issues are addressed and that the repair bills are kept in check.nt
• Team player: Be sensitive about working in another team’s workspace including cleaning up after projects and leaving notes when a temporary fix is necessary so that the team understands how to work around unfinished projects. Proactively follow up with team members to see if a safety guard or repair is working out for them. Be a welcoming presence in the factory that team members want to work with again and again.nt
• On-call: While rare, be available on-call to assist with production emergencies. If after-hours work is necessary to avoid disrupting production, adjust working hours accordingly to avoid excessive overtime.nt
• Other tasks as necessaryn

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Requirements

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• Machine know-how: Extraordinary technical background with technical certification and prior experience working with machines and shop equipment. You have a generalist background that includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, machinery,  ideally in an industrial or professional shop setting where efficient troubleshooting is essential to meet production schedules.nt
• Critical thinking: Extraordinary problem-solving skills. You componentize problems to address issues more readily and use rigorous logic methods to challenge your initial instincts and hypotheses.nt
• Physical strength: This role requires lifting 50 lbs or more to service equipment using appropriate PPE and forklifts when necessary. Some repairs may require maintaining an awkward position for prolonged periods.nt
• Communication: Strong communication skills. You can break down a complex issue into plainspoken English that can be easily understood by anyone in the organization.nt
• Computer skills: Your office skills will require Google Spreadsheets, Google Docs, and Trello to maintain maintenance logs, review blue prints & schematics, and to keep documents easily accessible and up-to-date. Your documentation will require taking pictures and uploading them into Google Docs or tools for easy reference. As necessary, pick up new software tools as necessary for the business.nt
• Factory experience: Previous experience working in a production line or in an industrial food setting is a huge plus.n

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