Lead Maintenance Technician

The Lead Maintenance Technician at American Battery Technology Company in Sparks, NV, will oversee a team responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in an industrial manufacturing setting. The role involves collaboration with various departments to enhance production of battery materials. Candidates should have over 6 years of maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in challenging conditions. This position is not remote.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Job Description

OVERVIEW
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is an industry-leading battery metal and critical materials.
technology development and commercialization company. Our Pilot Plant will be the first integrated implementation of our multi-step processing train for the full mechanical processing, physical separations, chemical extractions, and production of commercial-scale battery metals that will be resold back into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low-cost, low environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed-loop circular economy.

ABOUT THE JOB
ABTC’s Lead Maintenance Technician will work cross-functionally with Engineering, EHS, Operations, Production and R&D to rapidly scale up production at our Pilot Plant. The ideal candidate has experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting with extensive hands on repair experience. This position will lead technicians, monitor, maintain, solve and repair process equipment to support production of next-generation battery materials. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join an innovative team with the ability to grow your career and expand your skillset. This position will report to our Maintenance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Leads a team of technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems and equipment.
· Creates work schedules and assigns tasks to team members.
· Monitors and ensures team productivity and quality of work.
· Trains and mentors technicians to improve their skills and knowledge.
· Oversees daily maintenance operations to include diagnostic troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
· Respond to corrective and unplanned maintenance tasks for production and facilities equipment as requested.
· Maintain equipment to the standards set by Engineering and the Maintenance Manager
· Work in collaboration with Engineering, regarding, needed repairs
· Ensures team reviews and communicates both verbally and written all equipment downtime and productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required:
·6+ yrs. maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with 480 VAC and lower voltages, wiring electrical panels.
Solid troubleshooting/problem-solving methodology.
Understanding of the NEC codes and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies and industry standards.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal in English l.
Proficient in working with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-based applications.
Experience working with production teams.
Ability to be forklift certified.

Preferred:
· AA or AS in Technology
· Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
· Experience with PLCs and Ladder diagrams
· Welding and fabrication MIG / TIG Welding.
- Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, for extended periods.
- Prior role in a maintenance leadership position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to walk throughout the plant.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and 50+ assisted.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear PPE which includes but is not limited to the following: eye and face protection, hearing protection, respirators, and protective shoes and shoe coverings.
• Must have 20/20 or corrected vision.
• Ability to perform repetitive duties.
• Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals for extended periods.

Location
On-Site – Plant (NV)

Job Type
Full-Time – Non-Exempt - Hourly

What We Offer
Competitive pay
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based on relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
401(K)
Flexible paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer
American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Americans With Disabilities Act
American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources at dgulling@batterymetals.com or you may call us at (775) 772-6377 or (775) 473-4744.

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