Facilities Technician

Mach Industries · Huntington Beach, CA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Mach Industries (aerospace & defense) in Huntington Beach, CA. Manufacturing & Infrastructure Support.

They ask for: 5+ years
Tools it names: Tooling, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 107 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 31%
✓ Tooling 31%
Welding 30%
Team leadership 30%
✓ EHS / safety 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Mach Industries in Huntington Beach

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The Role

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Facilities Technician to support the day-to-day safety, infrastructure, operation, maintenance, and of our facility. The Facilities Technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, respond to maintenance requests, and help ensure the facility remains safe, clean, efficient, and fully operational.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, contractors, and other members of the facilities team.

qualifications

and authorization.

✓Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including lighting, switches, receptacles, breakers, and related components where permitted.
✓Perform basic plumbing repairs, including fixtures, faucets, drains, valves, piping, and leak response.
✓Perform general carpentry, drywall, painting, patching, furniture assembly, hardware installation, and other building repairs.
✓Maintain clean, organized, and safe mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and storage areas.

requirements

and applicable regulations.

✓Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, ladder safety, fall protection, hot work, confined space, and other applicable safe-work procedures.
✓Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
✓Identify and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, infrastructure deficiencies, and potential hazards.
✓Support facility inspections, corrective actions, emergency response activities, and EHS initiatives.
✓Maintain safe work areas and ensure tools, equipment, and materials are properly stored following completion of work.

Required Qualifications

✓High school diploma or equivalent.
✓5+ years of hands-on facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, building engineering, or related technical experience.
✓Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance work-order processes.
✓Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building maintenance.
✓Ability to work independently while

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About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

•Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
•Troubleshoot and repair common building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, hardware, compressed air, and other facility utilities.
•Perform routine inspections of facility equipment and infrastructure to identify deficiencies before they result in failures or operational interruptions.
•Respond to facility service requests, equipment failures, leaks, power issues, temperature complaints, and other building-related problems.
•Diagnose facility issues and determine appropriate repair strategies, including when escalation to specialized contractors or licensed trades is required.
•Support maintenance and minor repairs of HVAC equipment, including filters, belts, motors, thermostats, exhaust systems, and related components within the employee's

Manufacturing & Infrastructure Support

•Support Facilities and Engineering with the installation, relocation, and commissioning of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
•Assist with utility connections and infrastructure modifications supporting manufacturing equipment, test equipment, and production operations.
•Support shutdowns, equipment moves, factory reconfigurations, and other planned infrastructure activities.
•Assist qualified tradespeople and contractors with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air, and other infrastructure projects.
•Identify facility conditions that could impact production, employee safety, equipment reliability, or business continuity and escalate them appropriately.
•Participate in emergency facility response and restoration activities when building or utility failures occur.

Preventive Maintenance & CMMS

•Execute scheduled preventive maintenance work orders and ensure assigned work is completed accurately and on time.
•Document inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, equipment conditions, and follow-up actions within the company's CMMS.
•Help maintain accurate facility equipment and asset records.
•Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
•Support development and refinement of preventive maintenance procedures, checklists, and equipment standards.
•Maintain appropriate spare parts, consumables, filters, tools, and maintenance supplies.

Safety & Compliance

•Perform all work in accordance with Mach Industries' Environmental, Health & Safety

Vendor & Project Support

•Coordinate with and provide onsite support to contractors and service vendors performing facility maintenance and repairs.
•Verify contractor access, work locations, and basic scope completion.
•Assist Facilities leadership with small facility improvement projects, equipment installations, furniture moves, office modifications, and factory-floor changes.
•Support project punch walks and identify incomplete or deficient work.
•Communicate facility conditions, repair status, and operational impacts clearly to Facilities leadership and internal stakeholders