Press and Plant Machinery Reliability Technician

Oliver, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Reliability Technician to keep our presses and production lines operating smoothly. You will diagnose faults, perform precision repairs, and drive continuous improvements in reliability across multiple manufacturing assets.

This full-time role requires hands-on machining, welding, and fabrication skills, plus the ability to work with vendors and internal teams. If you enjoy solving complex mechanical problems and maintaining high uptime, join our

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in industrial settings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience repairing and rebuilding industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.
• Proficiency with welding and fabrication processes.
• High school diploma required; electrical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair printing presses and manufacturing assets.
• Work closely with supervisors and production teams to resolve equipment performance issues.
• Pinpoint mechanical problems and determine corrective actions.
• Rebuild machines, equipment, and components.
• Research and execute modifications to boost reliability and reduce failures.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors regarding failures, parts, and recommended repairs or upgrades.
• Evaluate in-house repair versus outsourcing and make informed recommendations.
• Manage spare parts: maintain inventory and source suppliers on availability, quality, and cost.
• Design and fabricate parts: machining, welding, and custom builds as needed.
• Operate machine shop tools: lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and more.
• Support facility maintenance, including carpentry and other tasks.
• Respond to equipment issues and emergencies during assigned shift hours.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Machining

Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical work certifications

Tools

CNC machine repair

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Welding

Job description

Join a reliability-focused maintenance team

Oliver Inc. powers brands with high-end printing and packaging through multiple facilities, modern technology, and a sustainability mindset. We move fast, deliver consistently, and adapt quickly to our customers’ needs.

Why this role matters

Uptime is everything. As our Reliability Technician, you’ll blend diagnostics, precision repair, and continuous improvement to keep presses and production equipment operating flawlessly.

What you’ll do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair printing presses and other manufacturing assets.
• Work closely with supervisors and production teams to resolve equipment performance issues.
• Pinpoint mechanical problems and determine corrective actions.
• Rebuild machines, equipment, and components.
• Research and execute modifications to boost reliability and reduce failures.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors regarding failures, parts, and recommended repairs or upgrades.
• Evaluate in-house repair versus outsourcing and make informed recommendations.
• Manage spare parts: maintain inventory and source suppliers on availability, quality, and cost.
• Design and fabricate parts: machining, welding, and custom builds as needed.
• Operate machine shop tools: lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and more.
• Support facility maintenance, including carpentry and other tasks.
• Respond to equipment issues and emergencies during assigned shift hours.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-time, 1st shift
• Occasional response to equipment emergencies based on operational needs

What you bring

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience repairing and rebuilding industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Machining, welding, and fabrication background.
• Ability to operate a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.
• Proficiency with multiple welding processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required certifications for electrical work.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, diagrams, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills with production employees, supervisors, vendors, and OEMs.
• Math fluency for fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Analytical mindset: identify issues, gather data, verify facts, and decide on solutions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

Proficiencies

• CNC Machine Repair
• Electrical
• Fabrication
• Lathe
• Mechanical systems
• Milling machine
• Welding
• Surface grinder

Equal Opportunity

Oliver Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.