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Facilities Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

TEMPORARY•Hawthorne•$0k - $0k

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Location

Hawthorne

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

TEMPORARY

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Facilities Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Marco Valenzuela

Compensation: $28.00 - $51.00 / hour



Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We seek motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.   

As a Facilities and Machinery Maintenance Technician, you will support the upkeep, machinery maintenance, safety, and day-to-day operations of our aerospace facility. You will work hands-on across mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance tasks while supporting rover production, testing, and logistics. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, enjoys variety in their work, and thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment. 

*This is a temporary position for up to six months, depending on project timelines.


What You’ll Do

  • Perform overhauls and maintenance on equipment including milling machines, lathes, and electric motors 
  • Support automotive and diesel maintenance 
  • Handle general facility upkeep including painting, patching, and cleaning 
  • Perform plumbing, electrical, framing, and general repair work 
  • Support machining, welding, and fabrication tasks 
  • Assist with rover test equipment setup and shop upkeep 
  • Organize, track, and maintain tools, parts, and consumables 
  • Document inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs 
  • Use shop tools including welders, multimeters, calipers, and crimpers 
  • Conduct daily and weekly safety checks and inspections 
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas 
  • Support shipping, receiving, and heavy equipment moves 
  • Safely drive a truck and trailer for logistics support 
  • Operate a forklift (certification required) 
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, vendors, and facilities partners 


What You'll Bring

  • 3+ years of facilities maintenance or related hands-on experience, such as an auto mechanic, machinist, or fabrication 
  • Experience with plumbing, wiring, welding, machining, or automotive systems 
  • Familiarity with machine tools and shop equipment 
  • Ability to read schematics, blueprints, or technical drawings 
  • Experience with inventory tracking and maintenance systems 
  • Aerospace warehouse or facilities experience is a plus 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Interest in aerospace hardware and facility operations 


What We Offer:

  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Twice a month, social hour on-site with food and drinks

What you'll do

  • The Facilities Maintenance Technician will support the upkeep and maintenance of machinery and the facility, performing tasks across mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance. This includes equipment overhauls, plumbing, electrical work, and assisting with rover production and testing.

About Astrolab

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we… Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why. Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best. Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind. Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions. Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!

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