Maintenance Technician I (Battery & Stamping)

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician I to support plant operations in Normal, IL. You will work on state-of-the-art equipment and receive on-the-job training and mentorship from Journeymen technicians.

This role offers opportunities across electrical, mechanical, and machining tasks, with hands-on experience, safety training, and a chance to contribute to the growing Electric Vehicle industry.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, technical focus in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics.
• Know electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools.
• Industrial Maintenance Experience preferred.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders to access equipment.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training, for career development
• Perform crisis and preventative maintenance
• Identify and source parts, supplies and repair items as necessary
• May set up and operate a lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• May perform welding tasks
• Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards
• Drive and participate in Continuous Improvement
• Use CMMS and predictive maintenance
• Work in teams and follow safety policies and guidelines

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Mechatronics

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Hand tools

Education

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Rivian is looking for Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support our plant operations in Normal, IL. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician I, you will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment in one of the fastest growing industries in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive training (OTJ), and mentorship from Journeymen technicians.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training, for career development
• Complete required tasks and final evaluation successfully
• Perform crisis and preventative maintenance
• Identify and source parts, supplies and repair items as necessary
• Perform maintenance as per industry standards
• May be required to setup and operate a lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• May perform welding tasks
• Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards
• Drive and participate in Continuous Improvement
• Use CMMS
• Utilize predictive maintenance
• Work in teams
• Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines.

We are hiring for all levels of Maintenance Technicians. General requirements for the positions follow, but not all inclusive of all levels to technician.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, must be technical based with an Industrial Focus ie Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, etc.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
• Industrial Maintenance Experience (Preferred)
• PLC programming experience (Preferred)
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders to access equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (moving materials) up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling with a force of up to 70 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment.
• Able to position one’s body to access in and around machines. (bending/squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder)

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $26 an hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available atrivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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