Maintenance Technician

Torus; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health benefits package (PPO or HSA)

Job summary

Torus, headquartered in Utah, is expanding its GigaOne facility in Salt Lake City. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, install and maintain high-tech production equipment on site.

You will work under the Maintenance Manager to keep machines safe, reliable, and efficient while supporting next-generation renewable energy infrastructure. The role requires 2–5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical skills including PLCs, pneumatics and hydraulics, and fluency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 2–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors and pumps.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment including CNC, laser, waterjet, and presses.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical docs for servicing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical/electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Execute maintenance tasks aligned with production priorities; address urgent repairs during production hours.
• Document maintenance activities using digital tools and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO and PPE requirements.
• Assist in setup and movement of new machinery as GigaOne scales.
• Provide high-level production support during peak hours to optimize throughput.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLCs

Motor controls

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanical assemblies

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines

Laser Cutting

Waterjet Cutting

Presses

Electrical wiring

High/Low voltage electrical

Job description

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. Our missionis to build the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure — built to unite people and communities through resilient, secure, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician , you will be at the front lines of our manufacturing mission, responsible for the hands-on repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of our facility and high-tech production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure our machines remain operational, safe, and efficient. Your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems will be critical in minimizing downtime and supporting the next generation of renewable energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and dependable operations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Execute maintenance tasks based on production priorities, ensuring urgent repairs are addressed during production hours.
• Utilize the available maintenance window for deep-cleans, renovations, and long-term equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and cross-functional teams to identify equipment improvements.
• Inspect facilities and equipment regularly to identify potential issues before they cause failure.
• Maintain accurate, real-time records of all maintenance activities using our digital management tools.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and proper PPE usage.
• Respond immediately to emergency machine-down situations on the production floor.
• Assist in the setup and movement of new manufacturing machinery as we scale our GigaOne facility.
• Serve as a High-Level Production Support Specialist during peak operational hours; proactively monitoring machine performance and providing immediate technical intervention to optimize throughput when maintenance backlogs are clear.
• Other duties and projects as assigned to support the maintenance team.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma/Equivalent and 2–5+ years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Must possess a strong understanding of various maintenance disciplines, including electrical systems, PLCs, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, and pumps.
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Demonstrated experience in manufacturing machine setup, operation, troubleshooting and repair, specifically in CNC Machines, Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, and Presses.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical assemblies and systems. Standard preventive machine maintenance procedures.
• Experience with both high-voltage and low-voltage electrical assemblies and wiring.
• Skilled in interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to ensure proper equipment servicing.
• Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision while remaining a proactive team player.

Preferred Experience

• Active OSHA compliant Forklift Certification.
• Technical certifications or vocational training in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, machine shop or assembly work.
• Previous experience in operating production machines such as CNC machines, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and presses

Who You Are

You’ll be a great fit if you have a passion for helping to solve complex climate challenges and are committed to finding new innovative ways to preserve and enhance our planet. As a member of a rapidly growing startup with an excitement to learn new technologies, you’ll add incredible value as a self-starter and apply your technical skills to empower our customers to discover, purchase, and install the Torus products that will help them live clean, renewable lives.

• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off; including 10 days accrued PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Location: Onsite - Salt Lake City, Utah (84104)

Schedule & FLSA: Full Time, Hourly

Shift: Hours will be between 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Maintenance is normally a 5 or 6 day schedule and could change due to production maintenance coverage.

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location This position works in a non air-conditioned warehouse/manufacturing environment. A break area is available with refrigerator access, microwave, coffee maker, and drink/snack machines.
Schedule Full Time + Hourly

Compensation $25-$35/hr

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.