The Opportunity:
Helogen is hiring a Facilities & Operations Technician to help maintain and operate our Los Angeles engineering and manufacturing facility. You'll join a small team of engineers, scientists, builders, and operators working to unlock the potential of the microgravity environment for industrial applications. We value execution over perfection, clarity over complexity, and ownership over handholding. We move quickly, learn fast, and adapt as the company evolves.
In this role, you'll be responsible for keeping our facility and operations running smoothly. You'll manage shipping and receiving, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, set up workstations, and proactively solve problems. This is a hands-on role for someone who is mechanically inclined, resourceful, organized, and comfortable taking initiative. Your work will give our engineering and manufacturing teams the support they need to focus on building the future of industry in space.
Responsibilities:
Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, packaging, pickups, and shipping logistics; track deliveries and ensure equipment and materials reach the appropriate teams
Organize and maintain inventory, storage areas, tools, materials, and facility supplies
Perform routine facility and preventive maintenance on shop equipment, tools, workspaces and machinery, and maintain service records
Troubleshoot basic mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and other facility issues; coordinate with qualified contractors and service vendors for specialized repairs and facility services
Assist with basic maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC machines, compressors, 3D printers, and other manufacturing equipment
Help install, position, and set up equipment, workstations, workbenches, shelving, storage systems, and other facility fixtures
Support facility improvements, workspace changes, and equipment installations, including moving and positioning equipment using appropriate handling equipment or professional rigging services when needed
Coordinate cleaning, waste disposal, and other routine facility services; make local supply runs, pickups, and deliveries as needed
Keep the facility, equipment, and shared workspaces clean, safe, organized, and ready for use by proactively identifying and resolving any potential issues
What We're Looking For:
Requirements:
3+ years hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or a related field
Naturally handy, with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how things work, diagnose problems, and make basic repairs
Detail-oriented and organized; able to accurately track shipments, inventory, and maintain updated service records
Proficient using hand tools and basic equipment safely; comfortable assembling furniture, setting up workstations, and handling general repairs
Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to identify problems, find practical solutions, and take initiative without constant direction
Reliable and responsive, with a strong sense of ownership over the facility and day-to-day operational needs
Collaborative and flexible, willing to jump in on a range of tasks as priorities change
Clean, neat, and conscientious, with a strong sense of ownership over maintaining an orderly and safe work environment
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Current valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Nice to have:
Familiarity with working on or maintaining CNC machines, compressors, 3D printers, and other manufacturing equipment
Experience supporting a fast-paced company where priorities shift frequently, responsibilities are varied, and needs are often urgent
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $28.00-$38.00/hour. Qualified candidates must be based in Los Angeles, California and willing to work full-time from our office near LAX .
Benefits:
Unlimited PTO
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) program
Membership to OneMedical
Be part of creating something new that will change the world
Export Control Requirements
Due to the nature of the work performed, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S.* export control regulations or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled information and technology.
*U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)