Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Formenergy
Weirton, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level maintenance technicians with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills working in night shift manufacturing environments.

Best fit for

  • Technicians comfortable with night shift schedules and physical demands.
    — “This position will be on the night shift, working 7:00pm-7:00am
  • Candidates with hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance.
    — “4+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role
  • Individuals adept at reading and working from technical schematics.
    — “Ability to read and work from mechanical and electrical schematics

Things to consider

  • Night shift schedule requires working 12-hour shifts.
    — “working 7:00pm-7:00am
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds.
    — “Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances of root cause analysis in past roles.
    — “Perform equipment troubleshooting, repair and root cause analysis
  • Demonstrate experience with cloud-based maintenance tracking systems.
    — “prepare maintenance reports using a cloud-based organizational tool
  • Showcase controls experience if applicable.
    — “Controls experience is a plus
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Performing equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • Assisting in installation and commissioning of new equipment
Typical background
HS Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role

Skills & requirements

Required

Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingInstallationSafety Compliance

Preferred

Controls Experience

Stack & domain

Equipment TroubleshootingRepairRoot Cause AnalysisInstallationCommissioningMechanical CalibrationElectrical CalibrationMechanical And Electrical SchematicsLiftingFootworkMechanical AptitudeElectrical TroubleshootingControls ExperienceTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityTime ManagementCommunicationLeadershipManufacturingFacility MaintenanceEnergy StorageBattery Manufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Formenergy via Ashby

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

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. This position will be on the night shift, working 7:00pm-7:00am.

Relocation assistance is available.

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 trouble shooting 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. Relocation assistance is available.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers 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. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. 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 accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.

Source: Formenergy careers (Ashby)

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