Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Maintenance Mechanic

Alameda, CA

full_time

About This Job

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic on the Manufacturing team, you are diligent and mechanically-adept to help build and maintain our equipment and infrastructure. You will contribute with on-shift equipment and facility maintenance, repair, and on-the-spot troubleshooting support. You will have experience performing preventative maintenance on various types of equipment and providing a safe, rapid response to equipment downtime in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

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Maintain and service existing tools (perform PMs) and infrastructure to support manufacturing operations

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Use and improve standard operating procedures and equipment best practices

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Use knowledge of vacuum, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to troubleshoot and repair equipment

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Able to change compressed gas cylinders, inert and flammable

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Install and test plumbing in vacuum and high-pressure gas systems

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Perform basic wiring and electrical assembly

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Fabricate and assemble new R&D and commercial production tools and fixtures

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Be a member of the ERT team

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Obtain forklift certification for routine operation

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

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2+ years experience in semiconductor, solar, or related manufacturing

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Ability to work carefully with delicate parts and large tool with consistent and reliable task completion

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Knowledge of basic equipment operation and troubleshooting

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Conscientious, curious, and deliberate approach to problem solving

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Consistent and clear communication across multiple teams

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Experience with vacuum systems (particularly CVD) and process plumbing would be nice

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Helium leak checking experience would be nice

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Machine shop and TIG/MIG/orbital welding experience would be nice

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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Availability to work a compressed work week: 12 Hr shift from 6am to 6:00 pm

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Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds within or between buildings

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Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time

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Constantly positions self to maintain equipment, including under equipment and in tight spaces

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Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection when required

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Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes

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Pass confined space training

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Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions

The starting base pay for this role is between $39/hr and $46/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.