What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor position at Solid Power, Inc.?
Position Overview:
Solid Power is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor 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 supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our powder production facility.
The Industrial Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising all maintenance activities within the electrolyte technologies department. This includes planning and scheduling preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all production equipment. The position also mentors and guides maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety within the team.
Job Duties:
Application Deadline: 04/04/2025
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, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.
All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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.
Solid Power is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor 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 supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our powder production facility.
The Industrial Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising all maintenance activities within the electrolyte technologies department. This includes planning and scheduling preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all production equipment. The position also mentors and guides maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety within the team.
Job Duties:
- Oversee daily maintenance operations including planning, scheduling and assigning maintenance tasks to the team
- Perform scheduled maintenance on production equipment such as Ovens, blenders, dryers, mills, conveyance equipment, and packaging machines.
- Train, mentor and monitor work performance to maintenance technicians
- Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
- Lead and coordinate equipment repair activities, including troubleshooting, disassembly, repair and reassembly in a timely manner
- Identify and implement solutions to recurring equipment problems
- Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space entry)
- Conduct safety inspections of equipment and work areas and promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs
- Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Order and maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies
- Provide technical support to production operators
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing facility, in addition to 2 years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of machine repair, electrical repairs, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal, millwright and/or technical maintenance procedure
- Experience working with pumps, motors, agitators, mechanical seals, tanks, valves, pipes, hydraulics, condensers, temperature control units, oil heating units, furnaces, pneumatic transport systems
- Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others
- Knowledge of industry safety and reliability standards
- Clear understanding of how PLCs operate in a manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of construction drawings, P&ID’s, system schematics and system technical information
- Ability and experience in the rigging, moving, and setting of very heavy systems and components safely
- Forklift operator certification desired
- 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.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Application Deadline: 04/04/2025
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, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.
All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!
The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000