Base Power
Equipment Maintenance Technician
Austin, TX. Posted 9 months ago
The role
You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on battery production lines. You will also document work and operate hand and power tools in a factory environment.
What you will do
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on industrial production equipment
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues
- Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Learn to read and interpret schematics, technical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and help track parts and supplies
- Operate safely with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a factory environment
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work (or technical training/apprenticeship)
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, actuators, etc.) and electrical systems (AC/DC circuits, sensors, wiring)
- Comfortable using basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Physically capable of standing/walking for extended periods
- Physically capable of performing work that requires bending, squatting, kneeling, or climbing
- Reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have
- Willingness to learn advanced systems (robotics, PLCs, automation)
About the company
Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries.