Supervisor, Machine Maintenance

Vast is looking for a Supervisor, Machine Maintenance  reporting to the Senior Manager of Machining, 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 and will support our Hawthorne location as needed. The Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical and control support to production and development machining and fabrication to a large variety of machine configurations and OEMs. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the team that is working on repair, preventative maintenance and modification of all machinery. The position will require teamwork and critical decision-making to troubleshoot all equipment issues and develop quick resolutions in a fast-paced environment.

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.