Equipment Maintenance Technician

industrial maintenance jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Austin is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the ramp-up of battery production lines. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining industrial equipment, ensuring operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has up to 2 years of experience or relevant training, is detail-oriented, and possesses a strong problem-solving mindset. Join this team to make an impact on sustainable energy solutions while advancing your career in modern manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Basic mechanical understanding

Basic electrical understanding

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About Base

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician at Base, you’ll play a hands-on role in ramping up our battery production lines - keeping the equipment running at full speed. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and learn to interpret schematics and technical diagrams. Along the way, you’ll document work, track parts and supplies, and operate safely with hand and power tools in a fast-paced, high-growth factory environment. This is a chance to gain exposure to advanced automation and robotics while building the skills to grow your career in modern manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on industrial production equipment

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues

• Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Learn to read and interpret schematics, technical diagrams, and mechanical drawings

• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and help track parts and supplies

• Operate safely with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a factory environment
  

What You’ll Bring

• 0–2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work (or technical training/apprenticeship)

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, actuators, etc.) and electrical systems (AC/DC circuits, sensors, wiring)

• Comfortable using basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment

• Strong problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn advanced systems (robotics, PLCs, automation)

• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and performing work that requires bending, squatting, kneeling, or climbing

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Why join Base?

• Make an impact: Contribute to sustainable, reliable energy solutions that are shaping the future.

• Innovate and grow: Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing team at the forefront of IoT and energy technology.

• Advance your career: enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.

• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.