Industrial Electro-Mechanical Repair & Fabrication Specialist

Oliver, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a skilled mechanical technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding presses and related production equipment.

You will perform machining, welding, and fabrication, diagnose faults, and collaborate with teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime. The role requires 5+ years of mechanical experience, knowledge of mechanical systems, welding and fabrication capabilities, and electrical work certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with machining and fabrication.
• Required certifications for electrical work.
• Ability to read procedures, diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and ancillary manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Diagnose mechanical faults; choose appropriate repair paths.
• Rebuild machines, equipment, and components when required.
• Research and implement modifications that increase reliability and minimize failures.
• Work with OEMs and suppliers to address failures, source parts, and apply recommended improvements.
• Determine when to execute repairs in-house versus outsourcing.
• Maintain parts inventory; qualify suppliers based on availability, quality, and cost.
• Design, machine, weld, and fabricate parts, tooling, and fixtures.
• Perform various welding processes; operate a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and other shop equipment.
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including carpentry and related maintenance.
• Respond to issues and emergencies during assigned shift hours.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

Oliver Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a skilled mechanical technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding presses and related production equipment.

You will perform machining, welding, and fabrication, diagnose faults, and collaborate with teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime. The role requires 5+ years of mechanical experience, knowledge of mechanical systems, welding and fabrication capabilities, and electrical work certifications.