Equipment Maintenance Technician

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision premiums

12 to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for their factory in Weirton, WV. This role involves troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and ensuring optimal operation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of maintenance experience, mechanical aptitude, and be proficient in electrical troubleshooting. Form Energy offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to employee welfare.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical calibration.
• Controls experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to read schematics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician, to support our manufacturing and factory build operations. This person will be responsible for making sure our equipment runs smoothly and supporting our technical operations. The ideal candidate will be able to independently execute day-to-day operations and maintenance activities as well as be willing to roll up their sleeves to quickly tackle facility service and repair issues. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this person will work closely with all members of the Form Energy team. Night and day shifts are available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Perform equipment troubleshooting, repair and root cause analysis on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new and retrofit equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and control system maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and track equipment preventative maintenance schedules, and prepare maintenance reports using a cloud-based organizational tool or CMMS.
• Record and process findings of maintenance duties on maintenance log.
• Identify root cause of problems by observing mechanical devices in operations.

What you'll bring:

• HS Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical calibration.
• Ability to read and work from mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Controls experience is a plus.

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.

Humanity is a cornerstone of our culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. We offer 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.

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.