Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

A night in the life at our Torrance client site

When the facility quiets, you come alive. Based in Torrance, CA 90505, you’ll spend your night shift keeping advanced robotics and material handling equipment humming. You’ll move from a conveyor optimization to a motor alignment, from tracing a relay issue to tuning a VFD—each task ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently, and without interruption.

What you’ll do

• Make routine rounds to inspect mechanical and electrical systems across the facility.
• Diagnose faults on MHE and conveyor lines, including motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related controls.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution assets to minimize downtime.
• Pinpoint issues, determine root cause, and implement durable fixes.
• Document all maintenance actions and parts used with precise, up-to-date records.
• Coordinate with peers and operations to keep the floor safe, orderly, and productive.
• Follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements without exception.

Schedule

Night shift

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in a maintenance-related discipline is a plus.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician or in a closely related trade.
• Comfort using computers and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with both powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints.
• Sharp troubleshooting instincts and meticulous attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Self-starter who can also thrive in a team environment.

Your toolkit and specialties

• Repair of heavy equipment and large industrial assets
• Mechanical troubleshooting across complex assemblies
• Work on 120/208/240/480-volt electrical systems
• Electrical diagnostics and fault isolation
• Pneumatic system troubleshooting
• General maintenance and repair across plant equipment
• Industrial electrical experience in production environments
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and components
• Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting techniques
• Mechanical systems and component repair proficiency
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Equipment installation and wiring practices
• Equipment repair and ongoing preventative maintenance
• New equipment installation and commissioning

Technologies you’ll touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors