Maintenance Mechanic III

EO Products is a company with one mission and two brands: to create healthy personal care products that nurture the people who use them, respect the people who make them, and honor the planet we all share. We work hard to ensure our values come to life in each bottle of EO® and Everyone for Every Body® products.

We have been family owned, operated, and independent since 1995. We call Northern California home and manufacture our essential oil-based products in-house at our certified organic factory and HQ in San Rafael. You can find us at most of your favorite retailers. We’re a certified B Corp that prioritizes people, planet, purpose, and profit — in that order.

We offer a fun casual place to work, great benefits, employee discounts, and free products!  We are a diverse team of free-thinking individuals, and our company culture values responsibility, collaboration, integrity and passion. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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POSITION SUMMARY

Our Maintenance Mechanics partner closely with all departments, including production, sanitation, compounding, shipping, and administrative areas. Our well-rounded maintenance team is dedicated to continuous learning and mentorship of the department, and we love to help our mechanics continually grow and develop in various areas of skilled trades. We love to teach and grow from within.

If you have at machine maintenance experience,  are a safety leader, and if you enjoy working independently AND as part of an unbeatable team—we’d love to talk with you!  Prior experience with computerized machinery and/or automated machine operation in a production line a tremendous plus.

SCHEDULE - Our hours of manufacturing operation are 4:45am-1pm.  Maintenance Mechanics may be scheduled to start between 4:45am and 7am; availability to start work at 4:45am is required.

The Maintenance Mechanic III reports to the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for machinery and facility support throughout EO’s operations.  All Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the setup, optimization, and preventative maintenance on all equipment utilized to fill the product.  The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for troubleshooting advanced or complex issues with equipment to make needed repairs.  The maintenance mechanic will operate, inspect, test and maintain industrial equipment such as boilers, compressors, chillers, steam kettles, mixers, pumps, forklifts, filling, capping and labeling equipment.

This role is additionally responsible for completing advanced or complex work orders for facility maintenance and repairs and for assisting the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor in creating  departmental guidelines and resources.  Facility related projects throughout the EO campus range from electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, soldering, and potentially welding.

This role is required to be 100% on site.  The employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Free products and fantastic discounts for yourself, and family/friends!


• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurances


• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Bereavement time


• Employee Profit Share bonus program


• Stipends for cellphones, PPE (such as steel toe boots), and English or Spanish Language courses


• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match


• Biannual Performance Bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance and Engineering

• Set up bottle filling lines in accordance with the production plan and proper protocols


• Troubleshoot and fix equipment to eliminate downtime and maintain safety


• Inspect the machines for unusual noises or movements


• Coordinate repairs in a timely manner


• Clean, inspect and lubricate machinery components


• Maintain work logs, repair logs, maintenance records & DI/RO water/boiler water quality logs


• Communicate effectively with outside technicians, vendor partners, and parts suppliers as needed upon request of EMF managers


• Schedule and ensure completion of ongoing preventative maintenance programs; complete logs and inspection reports


• Help maintain parts inventory and an organized manuals database

• Complete ongoing training on equipment set up, safety and proper sanitation

• Help keep the maintenance department clean and organized


• Help install and configure new equipment


• Provide training for production supervisors and leads on new equipment


• Place orders for supplies and equipment, as approved by the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance

General and Facility

• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner


• Ensure equipment is in safe and optimal working order


• Monitor inventory and report to supervisor needed parts when necessary


• Take notes of daily activities and enter into a daily report at the end of each shift


• Assist the Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor in the creation of written work procedures, guidelines, training materials, other departmental resources as requested or outlined by management.


• Electrical: complete electrical projects independently or in collaboration with other EMF department members, including:
  
  
  
  • Work on low voltage circuits
  
  
  • Work on  120 volt single phase circuits
  
  
  • Work on 208 volt single and 3 phase circuits
  
  
  
  


• Plumbing: complete plumbing projects independently or in collaboration with other EMF department members, including work on valves, pipes, pressurized lines, and faucets. Communicate with affected employees around work areas


• HVAC: complete basic HVAC projects as directed, such as changing filters and managing changes to building thermostats as directed


• Elevated work: complete occasional, basic projects at elevated heights or elevated work stations; includes certification and safe operation of scissor lift and adherence to all fall protection requirements


• Soldering pipes: complete soldering projects as directed by Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance


• Welding: complete ARC welding projects (steel, stainless steel, and/or TIG) as directed by Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance, 

Other

• Support a safe working environment by reporting any unsafe conditions or observed, unsafe conduct


• Follow and ensure compliance with all safety procedures including PPE, chemical handling, material handling, Safety Data Sheets, LOTO and all safety programs


• Ensure that all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) are followed, including following  gowning requirements in production areas


• Perform other tasks and projects as directed by the manager

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to get along with others and consistently promote a positive team environment


• Ability to safely and appropriately use hand tools and power tools


• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and multiplication, necessary for optimizing machine throughput and quality.


• Able to utilize Word, Excel, basic software programs and complete basic record keeping


• Great problem solving skills


• Ability to safely operate Material Handling Equipment and understanding of material handling dynamics (center of gravity, load centers, lift heights, name plates, and factors that affect stability) preferred.  Prior forklift certification ideal


• Proficient in general electrical tasks, including familiarity with the concepts around, and comfortable working with, electrical circuits


• Proficient in general plumbing, including tasks related to valves, pipes, pressurized lines and faucets


• English language proficiency required; bilingual in Spanish preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 5+ years machine maintenance experience required


• 5+ years in facility maintenance required


• Previous experience in automated machinery required


• 2-5 years Automated Machine operation in Production Line experience preferred


• Previous experience with labelers, cappers, date coders, tape machines required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work chart of the U.S. Department of Labor for physical exertion

• Physical Demand Level - Medium


• Occasional (0-33% of the workday) - 20-50 lbs


• Frequent (34-66% of the workday) - 10-25 lbs


• Constant (67-100% of the workday) - 10 lbs


• Typical energy required - 3.6-6.3 METS

This role requires the ability to grasp, bend, walk, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on a production floor or warehouse environment, and occasionally outside of campus buildings. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts sometimes in high, or precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.

EO Products is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.