Facilities Technician

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology, designing and manufacturing EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment.

About the Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily uptime of the physical plant. You will balance a mix of scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep the lights on, the air dry, and the machines running safely. Your mission is to minimize facility-related downtime while maintaining a "safety-first" culture in a high-voltage environment.

Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance: Perform scheduled oil changes, filter replacements, and belt tensioning on facility equipment (Air Handlers, Compressors, Pumps).
• Dry Room Support: Conduct daily rounds to verify that Dew Point and Relative Humidity sensors are within strict manufacturing tolerances.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to ISO 14001 and OSHA standards. Manage hazardous waste disposal and ensure chemical storage areas meet fire and environmental codes. Ensure 100% compliance with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Arc Flash safety, and chemical handling protocols (NMP, electrolytes).
• Electrical & Lighting: Replace ballasts, switches, and outlets; assist Senior Techs with 480V motor replacements and troubleshooting.
• General Piping: Repair leaks in compressed air lines and process water piping; assist with the installation of new utility drops for production equipment.
• Facility Upkeep: Address general building needs including minor carpentry, painting, and flooring repairs within cleanroom environments.
• Logistics & Safety: Monitor chemical drum levels (Electrolyte/NMP) and swap containers following strict safety and PPE protocols.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for facility emergencies, including power outages, gas leaks, or fire suppression system triggers.
• CMMS Management: Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory levels for spare parts, and equipment history.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Execute scheduled inspections and servicing on HVAC systems, industrial chillers, air compressors, and wastewater treatment equipment to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Dry Room Oversight: Monitor and maintain specialized Ultra-Low Dew Point Dry Rooms, ensuring airtight seals and desiccant runner performance to protect moisture-sensitive battery chemistry.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures in facility-wide utility systems (e.g., steam boilers, cooling towers, and vacuum pumps).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with strong background in troubleshooting and maintaining large infrastructure equipment and systems including HVAC, and site-wide compressed air and chilled water systems.
• Electrical Proficiency: Ability to troubleshoot 480V 3-phase power systems and interpret complex electrical schematics.
• HVAC/R Expertise: Experience with industrial-scale refrigeration and climate control, specifically regarding humidity-controlled environments.
• Plumbing & Piping: Familiarity with process piping for deionized (DI) water, compressed air, and chemical delivery.
• Automation Knowledge: Basic understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor facility health.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Ability to follow highly specific, step-by-step instructions required for working in hazardous battery manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural details.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and utilize maintenance software tools effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow all standards of IATF-16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO14001 environmental standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

• Work week is a 40-hour minimum
• Extended hours and overtime are required as needed
• Must be able to work any shift as required
• Must be able to work weekends as required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers, and suppliers. Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.