Equipment Maintenance Team Leader

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

100% medical, dental & vision for full

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy, based at its Weirton, WV facility, is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Team Leader to drive day-to-day maintenance and keep production equipment reliable. This hands-on leadership role partners with Maintenance Management, Operations, Engineering, and other teams to identify issues and drive continuous improvement.

Relocation assistance is available. The role emphasizes safety, preventive and predictive maintenance, and a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment as Form

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in high-volume settings.
• Experience fault-finding mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance and CMMS.
• Strong communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for assigned shifts and production areas.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training and technical guidance.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company procedures, LOTO requirements, and applicable standards.
• Support critical spare parts identification, inventory management, and equipment readiness.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Safety

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a \"Best Invention\", MIT Technology Review as a \"Top Climate Tech Company To Watch\", and Fast Company as \"One of the Next Big Things In Tech\". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Team Leader to lead day-to-day maintenance activities and support the reliability and availability of production equipment at our Weirton facility. This role will provide hands-on leadership to maintenance technicians, coordinate daily work, and ensure preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively. The Team Leader will work closely with Maintenance Management, Operations, Engineering, and other support teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and lead a high-performing maintenance organization supporting Form Energy's rapid growth and breakthrough technology.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for assigned shifts and production areas.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training and technical guidance.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company procedures, LOTO requirements, and applicable standards.
• Support critical spare parts identification, inventory management, and equipment readiness.

What you bring

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, with working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, controls, and automated equipment.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating maintenance technicians in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices and CMMS-based work management.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems, prioritize work, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Where you’ll work

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.