Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Solid Power; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Solid Power in Thornton, CO is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician to enhance its team focused on next-generation battery development. This role involves preventative maintenance, critical repairs, and effective troubleshooting of specialized production equipment.

The ideal candidate should have a solid mechanical background with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency through maintenance schedules and technical support.

Solid Power also provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with pumps, motors, and other mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on specialized equipment.
• Diagnose complex equipment malfunctions and implement solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to the maintenance team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Expertise in machine repair

Ability to work independently

Understanding of PLCs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Thornton, CO

Position Overview

Solid Power, Inc. located in Thornton, Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next‑generation, all‑solid‑state rechargeable batteries. This is a dynamic, fast‑paced, and collaborative environment where the technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our advanced battery material production equipment.

This role is responsible for the preventative maintenance, critical repairs, and expert troubleshooting support to help maintain reliability and performance of our specialized equipment within the Facilities team.

Job Duties

• Uphold the highest safety standards, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and in compliance with company and industry regulations. Strict adherence to PPE requirements in designated areas is essential.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on specialized equipment, including pumps, motors, agitators, mechanical seals, tanks, valves, pipes, hydraulics, condensers, temperature control units, oil heating units, furnaces, and pneumatic transport systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment malfunctions, utilizing schematics, manuals, and deep technical understanding. Propose and implement robust solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Develop, implement, and refine preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment performance data, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with the equipment and production teams to ensure seamless operations and address maintenance needs proactively.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience working with pumps, motors, agitators, mechanical seals, tanks, valves, pipes, hydraulics, condensers, temperature control units, oil heating units, furnaces, pneumatic transport systems, including a deep understanding of their operation and maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in chemical and/or battery production is preferred.
• Expertise in machine repair, electrical repairs, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, millwright, and technical maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• Clear understanding of how PLCs operate in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, P&IDs, system schematics, and system technical information.
• Ability and experience in the rigging, moving, and setting of very heavy systems and components safely.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and tools (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous environment.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full‑face respirator, or PAPR.

Salary Range

$30.00 - $38.00/hour

Benefits

Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer‑paid Life/AD&DD/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, generous PTO, up to six weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement, and eligibility to participate in our equity plan.

Export Control Requirements

This position could require access to technology, software, and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to release such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Solid Power’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.