Manager, Machine Maintenance

Vast is looking for a Manager, Machine Maintenance, reporting to the Senior Manager, Machining Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and lead all machine maintenance processes and operations. 
• Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance. 
• Maintain all machinery to ensure it's at working standards. 
• Create and implement machine maintenance procedures.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities. 
• Ensure all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
• Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates. 
• Document and prepare daily progress reports and maintenance logs. 
• Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when necessary. 
• Provide training after policies change or when a new employee is hired to make sure all maintenance workers have the tools needed to complete projects safely and efficiently. 
• Manage activities relating to machine malfunctions by operating, testing and inspecting the affected equipment to aid those you manage in troubleshooting complex problems.
• Manage planned repair work using maintenance manuals, schematic diagrams, drawings and blueprints. 
• Create training documents that go over important company policies and safety procedures for new hires to go through. 
• Manage inspection of equipment routinely to make sure the proper maintenance is being done on all equipment. 
• Keep detailed records of the repairs done on each individual machine so there is a single source detailing which equipment is in need of maintenance and which equipment has recently been service. 
• Determine how to correct mechanical problems by referring to blueprints, parts catalogs and repair manuals whenever major problems arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate. 
• 5+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• 5+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent manual dexterity in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. 
• Ability to adjust equipment, feeder, and change over setups for each process Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment. 
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings. 
• Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Google Suite.)
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards. 
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency. 
• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology.
• Ability to work well with team members and take direction. 
• Experience driving and operating a forklift and crane.  
• All around awesome human being

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones. 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.