Production, Facilities, and Maintenance Technician

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Position Title: Production, Facilities, and Maintenance Technician

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: General Manager

Location: Ventura CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $25 to $30 per hour

Position Summary

The Production, Facilities, and Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, maintaining facility systems, and ensuring all types of equipment and infrastructure function smoothly. This versatile position requires hands-on technical skills, troubleshooting ability, and a proactive approach to keeping both production and facility operations running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Assist production teams in troubleshooting and resolving equipment or process issues.
• Perform machine adjustments and minor repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support changeovers, setups, and routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Monitor production equipment for proper operation and report abnormalities.
• Maintain documentation of repairs and maintenance activities.

IT Support

• Provide first-level IT support for hardware, network connectivity, cables and structure.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of production devices, small tolling's or machines.

Facilities & Maintenance

• Perform routine building inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Carry out general repairs on building systems (lighting, plumbing, HVAC, minor electrical).
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces, utility rooms, and storage areas.
• Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies or service requests.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance services.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and emergency drills.
• Keep records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training .
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, facilities, or IT infrastructure (cables and setup) support environment.
• Experience operating or maintaining production equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) helpful.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Physically able to lift and move equipment (up to [e.g. 50 lbs.]) and perform manual labor.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in both production areas and office/technical environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures on the production floor.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required.