Bellwether Coffee is hiring: Temporary Manufacturing Specialist in Berkeley

Salary: $22.00 - $26.00/hr

About Us

We are a venture-backed tech & coffee start-up working to positively transform the coffee industry with our electric, ventless, zero-emissions commercial coffee roaster and responsibly sourced green coffee marketplace. With innovative technology and our focus on living wage for farmers around the world, we aim to make coffee roasting more accessible and sustainable.

About the Role

The Temporary Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for assembling subcomponents of Bellwethers innovative all-electric coffee roaster and collaborating with the Manufacturing team to meet weekly production/assembly goals.

Location & Details

• This role is full time, Monday through Friday, for up to 3 months.
• It is located in Berkeley CA.
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing team members to build Bellwether electric coffee roasters
• Responsible for building subassemblies
• Assemble parts and/or re-working parts as needed for production line
• Testing and checking for quality
• Maintenance of roasters used by our Coffee & R&D teams
• Cross training and assisting team wherever needed
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assemblies to specification
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain a high level of quality and safety in a fast-paced work environment
• Disassembling as needed
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Two or more years related experience in hardware/automotive/aviation/aerospace/machinery manufacturing environment
• Ability to read detailed OMS, Work Instructions, diagrams and schematics
• Experience with hand tools, electrical/electronics, crimping, connectorizing and other related operations
• Working knowledge of computers and basic applications
• English proficiency, written and verbal
• Strong communication, attention to detail/accuracy, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
• Team player with ability to thrive in a quickly-evolving, fast-paced environment

Skills Developed in this Role

• Welding, Re-Work, Electronics, Grinding/Cutting, ISO Soldering Certification
• Confidence in proper tool identification and ability to use in the most efficient manner
  
• Gaining assembly speed
• Torque specifications and proper use
  
• Discernment about tooling, re-work, parts and resources

Physical Demands

The demands included below are required and necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Bellwether will make reasonable accommodations to enable people with diverse abilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to lift, bend, stand, squat, and kneel for several periods of time during an 8 hour shift
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, turning and fine manipulation
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 80 lbs occasionally
• At times employee will be required to walk between various areas of the facility subject to temp and humidity changes: office, lab and manufacturing