Job: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: SVCW, Redwood City, CA

Pay Range: $33 - $38/hour DOE

Join our team of passionate scientists, engineers, operators and business leaders working to transform the future of our planet. Mango Materials is a certified B Corp and women-led team that is producing and selling biobased, biodegradable materials from waste greenhouse gases – and we want you to be a part of it.

In addition to working with novel technology to help combat climate change and create revolutionary, Earth-friendly materials, Mango Materials team members also enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative company culture.

We are seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team at a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility. This position will report to the Director of Plant Operations. This is a full-time, on-site, front-line operations role that will respond to unplanned events, work independently, and make technical decisions and recommendations to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the facility. This position requires a combination of field and office work.

Want to know more? Keep reading!

Background on the company and position:

The company is led by a technically oriented team - five of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress, allocate tasks and communicate across different shifts and locations. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart.

Our operation is hosted by our partner, a local wastewater treatment plant, and we have an office trailer near our production site. our workspace in the trailer is an open floor plan with no individual offices but side by side desk spaces. Our equipment is located outdoors, and team members work in all types of weather conditions. Additionally, odors and noises affiliated with a modern waste processing facility are to be expected.

Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details. A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!

The mission of this position is to maximize operation uptime by maintaining current equipment and supporting with preventative maintenance and repairs.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician will be expected to:

• Perform preventative routine maintenance on equipment needed for fermentation and Downstream Processing (DSP)
• Perform unexpected mechanical repairs/ replacements on equipment
• Keep maintenance log up to date
• Maintain inventory of spares parts and keep tools and spare equipment organized.
• Make recommendations to management on ways to improve equipment reliability.

Our ideal candidate is/has:

• Previous experience working in a team setting
• Creative problem solver
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with shop tools
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours

• Highly attentive to detail
• An overall positive outlook
• Ability to organize
• Excellent written communication skills
• An outside of the box thinker
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company

Nice-to-haves:

• Plumbing experience
• Basic understanding of pumps, compressors, motors and 480-Volt equipment.

Want to join us? Here’s how to apply:

Please go to https://mangomaterials.bamboohr.com/jobs to apply.

Mango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.