Maintenance Technician

Job Description

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

Ruggable is looking for Maintenance Technicians who are responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and ensure consistent production output.

Experience supporting digital printing systems is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience maintaining large-format printers, CNC equipment, automated sewing machinery, or similar industrial systems are encouraged to apply. This position may be filled at a mid-level or senior level depending on experience and technical capability.

What You'll Do:

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform preventative maintenance on digital textile printers, CNC cutting systems, sewing machines, compressors, and related production equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical (including 3-phase power), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and restore operations quickly

Conduct operational testing and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance

Support installation, modification, and improvement of new and existing machinery

Facility Systems Support

Maintain compressed air systems, HVAC filtration, lighting, and other facility infrastructure

Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Utilize CMMS software (e.g., UpKeep) to track work orders and preventative maintenance tasks

Maintain spare parts inventory and support monthly counts

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout protocols

Senior-level technicians may also:

Lead complex diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting

Mentor and train junior technicians

Support reliability initiatives and downtime reduction strategies

Digital Printing Maintenance (Preferred Experience)

Support maintenance and troubleshooting of large-format digital printing systems

Perform print head maintenance, monitor ink delivery systems, and maintain tension systems

Partner with production teams to reduce recurring print-related downtime

What You'll Need to Have:

Required:

2+ years of industrial maintenance experience

5+ years preferred for senior-level consideration

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics

Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks for extended periods

Comfortable working in a moderate-to-loud manufacturing environment

Occasional exposure to equipment vibration

Preferred:

Experience with 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls

Digital printing equipment maintenance experience

Familiarity with CNC equipment, automated machinery, or textile manufacturing environments

Experience using CMMS systems such as UpKeep

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Elevated Platform / Scissor Lift Certification

Lockout/Tagout Training

First Aid & CPR

Experience with Zund cutting systems or industrial sewing equipment

Details:

$25.00 - $28.00/hr

3 Shifts Available:

A Shift (M-Th, 6:30 AM to 5 PM)

B Shift (M-Th, 4 PM to 2:30 AM / 5 PM to 3:30 AM)

C Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun - 5 AM to 5:30 PM)

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Full-time