About Heath  

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work. 

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer performs a variety of facilities support activities individually and collaboratively at our Sausalito dinnerware factory, retail showroom, and administrative office spaces. The maintenance engineer assembles, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance for ceramics manufacturing equipment, maintains and repairs on our building and grounds, maintains and improves worker environments, and conducts general cleanup and organization. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Position Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance 

• Maintain building and grounds to meet high standards of safety, appearance, and function
• Execute projects related to improving environments for production workers and retail staff; this may include painting, concrete repair, replacement of filters, equipment cleaning, emptying dust collectors
• Dispose of hazardous materials per safety protocols
• Help maintain a database of facility assets, parts and materials stock, and preventative maintenance schedules

Machinery Maintenance

• Perform regularly scheduled and preventative maintenance in collaboration with our Maintenance Mechanic and custodial staff  
• Provide equipment and process improvement ideas and solutions
• Follow safety guidelines and notify management of safety concerns 

Events

• Work with retail and design staff on event setup, which may include the fabrication of support materials
• Monitor and assist staff during events

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree 
• 3+ years of experience working in a similar manufacturing environment supporting factory equipment  
• Ability to perform hands-on repairs like painting, concrete repair, replacement of filters, equipment cleaning, emptying dust collectors 
• Proficiency in machine mechanics, electrical motor controls, pneumatic controls, hydraulic controls, gas-fired equipment systems, and basic plumbing
• Fabrication experience using Lathes, Bridgeport mill, MIG, and TIG welding
• Excellent understanding of safety principles and strong safety track record
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify maintenance needs and execute repairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills, including documents and spreadsheets needed for computer maintenance management system

Nice to have 

• Solid modeling CAD, Solidworks, or similar 
• Ability to speak Spanish 
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements 

• Transport furniture, supplies, and other materials (up to 50 lbs. at a time) 
• Standing for 90% of the day
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like 
• Operating machinery and power tools; operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment like forklifts or scissor lifts
• Other activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, grasping, and feeling
• Ability to work in noisy environments, in low and high temperatures with exposure to outdoor elements like precipitation, wind, and flooding 
• Exposure to hazardous materials like paint, dust, oil, and cleaning chemicals.

Work Environment/Hours/ Compensation 

This position is an onsite, full-time, non-exempt, in our Sausalito Factory. Occasionally, you may need to work or travel to our San Francisco Factory and Showroom located in The Mission District. You must have transportation to travel between our two locations. This position reports to the Sausalito Facilities Manager. The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on an agreed-upon schedule with the manager. This position pays $35.00 - $37.50 hourly based on experience. 

Benefits

We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well life insurance.  An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter that speaks directly to the position. Thank you for your interest!