Facilities Technician - Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

DIVERGENT; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits (HMO/PPO)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Learning & development reimbursement

Job summary

Divergent seeks a hands-on Facilities Technician to support operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a highly automated manufacturing facility in the Los Angeles area. You will ensure reliability, safety, and performance of building systems, collaborating with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, and contractors.

The role covers preventive maintenance, equipment installation, facility repairs, and emergency response, with occasional work at Torrance HQ.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or Associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of facilities maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience maintaining industrial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, or mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS software.
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working on ladders, lifts, or elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and utilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, etc.).
• Monitor facility equipment and pro-actively identify potential failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Complete repairs minimizing production downtime.
• Inspect building systems and document maintenance activities.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, relocation, and decommissioning of equipment.
• Support facility modifications for new production lines and equipment.
• Coordinate utility connections (electrical, compressed air, process water, exhaust).
• Fabricate or modify facility fixtures and support equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Preventive maintenance

CMMS software

Education

Technical school or Associate's degree

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Divergent seeks a hands-on Facilities Technician to support operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a highly automated manufacturing facility in the Los Angeles area. You will ensure reliability, safety, and performance of building systems, collaborating with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, and contractors.

The role covers preventive maintenance, equipment installation, facility repairs, and emergency response, with occasional work at Torrance HQ.