Technician, Maintenance II

NOVONIX Limited; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team

Impactful work

Job summary

NOVONIX Limited in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our world-class Maintenance and Engineering team. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and focuses on planning, scheduling, and performing equipment maintenance for production systems, while adhering to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

You will inspect equipment, execute tasks per open work orders, and support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Industrial maintenance/Mechatronics training preferred.
• Familiar with thermal processing systems or chilled water systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
• Strong MS Office; CMMS experience is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or 40 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of equipment and facility systems.
• Execute daily maintenance tasks per open work orders.
• Maintain equipment performance via preventive maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose issues and contribute to performance improvements.
• Develop and document maintenance best practices, SOPs and standards.
• Assist in managing spare parts inventory and storage.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to changing priorities and assigned tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial systems

Critical thinker

Team collaboration

Strong communicator

Safety minded

Education

Industrial maintenance certificate/degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

CMMS

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Riverside, 1029 West 19th St, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

WHO WE ARE

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com , LinkedIn and X.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Who we are

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com , LinkedIn and X.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role summary

This person will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be primarily responsible for identifying, managing, planning, supervising, and scheduling equipment maintenance activities for both production equipment. In the role of Maintenance Technician, you will be joining a world-class Maintenance and Engineering team that is delivering innovative solutions to tough problems.

Working environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, and unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment can be noisy.

Responsibilities include

• Perform regular inspections of equipment and facility systems to proactively identify maintenance needs and safety issues
• Execute daily maintenance tasks according to open work orders, ensuring timely and effective completion
• Maintain equipment performance and reliability by following preventive maintenance schedules and protocols
• Diagnose equipment issues and contribute to performance improvements through troubleshooting, upgrades, and system modifications
• Support the development and documentation of maintenance best practices, including SOPs and technical standards
• Assist in managing spare parts inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and organized storage
• Adhere to all site health, safety, and environmental regulations and participate in scheduled safety inspections
• Respond flexibly to changing priorities and other assigned tasks as needed

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined and technically capable with industrial systems
• A critical thinker who can diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Collaborative and able to work well across departments including production, engineering, and reliability
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Extra awesome if you also have

• Certificate or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role
• Familiarity with thermal processing systems, pneumatic conveyance, or chilled water systems
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley or Siemens
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word); CMMS experience is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems; training or licensing is a bonus
• Understanding of NEC codes and general electrical safety standards
• OSHA 10 or 40 certification
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work quality

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Riverside, 1029 West 19th St, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America