Senior Maintenance Technician

Position Overview:

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical Sr. Maintenance Technician to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next- generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. Ownership of equipment, repair, and on-the-spot troubleshooting support, and preventative maintenance will be the primary focus of daily activities. This role is a key position on a growing team that supports the success of R&D and production alike.

Job Duties:

• Assist or lead with hands-on installation, operation, and maintenance of new and existing machine equipment and new line installations
• Keep track of maintenance schedules for all equipment using CMMS software and scheduling tools
• Support other departments as required with production integration for process specific equipment and/or coordinate with Solid Power staff and contractors where applicable
• Contribute toward the development of new procedures and improved general practices in the form of work instructions and SOPs
• Communicate results of work through effective data collection and management, documentation, and reports to supervisor(s)
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Repair all production equipment as needed
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical/related discipline or a minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in a lab, technology, or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industry safety and reliability standards
• General maintenance/repair/troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical control systems (480VAC, 208VAC, 110VAC and 24VDC), pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drive systems
• Experience with starters, relays, contacts and fuses
• Experience replacing pump seals, motors and gearboxes
• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, valves and hoses
• Structured problem-solving and analytical skills
• Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
• Forklift operator certification desired
• Availability to work and drive between two sites, located in Louisville (primary work site) and Thornton, Colorado

Physical Requirements:

• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary including, but not limited to eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Hourly Compensation: $29-$40/hour

Application Deadline: 03/31/2025

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility in our equity plan.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas

#LI-Onsite

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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 authorize release of 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.    

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.