Press and Plant Machinery Reliability Technician

Oliver Packaging & Printing; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking a Reliability Technician to maintain and repair printing presses and production equipment. You’ll diagnose issues, rebuild components, and propose reliable upgrades, coordinating with OEMs and vendors as needed.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, fabrication skills, and the ability to work with machining tools. A high school diploma and good communication with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment maintenance.
• 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.
• Math fluency for fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, diagrams, and manuals.
• Effective communication with production employees, supervisors, vendors, and OEMs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Technical documentation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

Join a reliability-focused maintenance teamOliver 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 mattersUptime 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 doMaintain, 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.ScheduleFull-time, 1st shiftOccasional response to equipment emergencies based on operational needsWhat you bring5+ 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.ProficienciesCNC Machine RepairElectricalFabricationLatheMechanical systemsMilling machineWeldingSurface grinderEqual OpportunityOliver 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.