Solid Power

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Thornton, CO · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$30k-$38kDetected 21 days ago

About the role

This is a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment where the technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our advanced battery material production equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on specialized equipment, including pumps, motors, agitators, mechanical seals, tanks, valves, pipes, hydraulics, condensers, temperature control units, oil heating units, furnaces, and pneumatic transport systems
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment malfunctions, utilizing schematics, manuals, and your deep technical understanding. Propose and implement robust solutions to prevent recurring issues
Develop, implement, and refine preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment performance data, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency
Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
This role is responsible for the preventative maintenance, critical repairs, and expert troubleshooting support to help maintain reliability and performance of our specialized equipment within the Facilities team.

High School Diploma/GED required
Expertise in machine repair, electrical repairs, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, millwright, and technical maintenance procedures
Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
Ability and experience in the rigging, moving, and setting of very heavy systems and components safely
Ability to obtain forklift operator certification
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools (up to 50 pounds)
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
Ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures
Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous environment

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong mechanical aptitude.
Experience in chemical and/or battery production is preferred

Export Control Requirements: This position could r equire access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls

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