Facilities Technician

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

Divergent is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our advanced manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of critical building systems that support our highly automated aerospace and automotive production environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys solving technical problems, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position supports preventive maintenance, equipment installations, facility repairs, and emergency response while working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, EH&S, and external contractors to maximize facility uptime. While primarily sited at Long Beach this position may occasionally work at our Torrance HQ as required.

• •Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed air, process cooling water, vacuum systems, and other building utilities.
• •Monitor facility equipment to ensure reliable operation and proactively identify potential failures.
• •Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues affecting facility operations.
• •Complete repairs while minimizing production downtime.
• •Perform routine inspections of building systems and document maintenance activities.

• •Assist with installation, commissioning, relocation, and decommissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• •Support facility modifications required for new production lines and manufacturing equipment.
• •Coordinate utility connections including electrical, compressed air, process water, and exhaust systems.
• •Fabricate or modify facility fixtures and support equipment as needed.

• •Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• •Maintain maintenance records and document completed work orders.
• •Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and equipment reliability.
• •Identify recurring equipment failures and support root cause investigations.

• •Ensure facility systems comply with OSHA, environmental, and local building regulations.
• •Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and other safety procedures.
• •Support emergency response activities including equipment failures and facility incidents.
• •Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas.

• •Participate in facility improvement projects that increase reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• •Support energy reduction and equipment optimization initiatives.
• •Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance programs.
• •Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve facility performance.

Basic

• +Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• +Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• +Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• +Strong attention to detail.
• +Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• +Adaptable in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.
• +Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

• •Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.
• •Lift and move equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
• •Work indoors around manufacturing equipment, machinery, and industrial utilities.
• •Occasionally work outside normal business hours to support emergency repairs or planned maintenance activities.

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T01 - T02 as evaluated through our interview process.

• •Facilities Technician I / T01: $24.00 - $33.00
• •Facilities Technician II / T