Equipment Maintenance Technician

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of industrial equipment, performing mechanical adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance, and complying with industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.
• Conduct mechanical adjustments to improve equipment performance and longevity.
• Ensure strict adherence to industrial safety standards, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
• Operate forklifts as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using CMMS (MaintainX or other systems).
• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and recommend continuous improvements.
• Perform routine inspections to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance (PM) documentation and operational procedures.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure availability and minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers (ME) and Design Engineers to support production needs.
• Uphold 5S principles to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Be available for weekend and off-shift work as needed.

Requirements:

• 1-5+ years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated machinery and production equipment.
• Understanding of industrial safety protocols and experience with LOTO procedures.
• Familiarity with CMMS software (MaintainX or similar systems) for maintenance tracking.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a team.

California Pay Range

$27—$34 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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