Maintenance Technician III

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Companys aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency e-mobility and clean energy. Aspens PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle (EV) market. The Companys Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the worlds largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspens strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers suppliers and communities. They shape our interactions guide our decisions and inspire us to bring our collaborating internally or externally our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspens CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

The Maintenance Technician III plays a key role in ensuring the safety reliability and functionality of plant equipment and systems. Working with limited supervision the Technician is expected to independently manage routine and complex maintenance tasks while demonstrating a solid understanding of mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Effective communication with plant managers operators and technical staff is essential to accurately identify and resolve issues.

How will you do it-

General Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and complete unscheduled repairs on production and facilities equipment to support continuous operations.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on mechanical electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Work safely at all times adhering to plant safety policies procedures and practices (e.g. PPE LOTO permits).
• Read and apply technical information including wiring diagrams schematics P&IDs and equipment manuals.
• Interface regularly with operations staff to assess and respond to maintenance concerns.
• Participate in small projects and equipment upgrades with a focus on maintainability and reliability.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and maintenance shops.
• Attend maintenance team meetings and respond to communications in a timely manner.

Major Electrical Duties:

• Set up calibrate test and repair control systems and instruments (pneumatic electrical electronic).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480VAC.
• Support DCS systems in partnership with process control engineers (troubleshooting optimizing programming).
• Maintain and repair fluid systems including pumps valves heat exchangers and piping.

Major Mechanical Duties:

• Perform pipefitting (threaded welded tubing) welding and fabrication tasks.
• Set and align industrial equipment and rotating machinery.
• Rebuild replace and maintain pumps valves motors and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot material handling equipment (conveyors roll-to-roll systems).
• Service HVAC and air-handling systems (fans dampers etc.).

Equipment Maintenance & Repair:

• Diagnose and execute unscheduled repairs on production and facilities equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical electrical and instrumentation systems.

Technical Proficiency:

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams schematics piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and electrical systems including systems up to 480VAC.

Safety Compliance:

• Consistently follow plant safety procedures and policies (including PPE use Lockout/Tagout and safe work permits).
• Demonstrate proper use of safety protocols during all maintenance tasks.

Project & Reliability Support:

• Participate in small project teams to improve equipment reliability and operational uptime.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with supervisors operators and other plant staff regarding maintenance issues and solutions.
• Attend maintenance meetings and maintain consistent communication through email or plant systems.

Electrical & Instrumentation Duties:

• Calibrate test and repair control systems and instruments.
• Assist in programming optimizing and troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) with engineering staff.

Mechanical Duties:

• Perform pipefitting welding and fabrication tasks.
• Rebuild and repair rotating equipment such as pumps motors and valves.
• Service HVAC and air handling systems.

Workplace Organization & Training:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Willingness to train or mentor junior technicians or peers in specialized maintenance tasks.

Why you are right for the job-

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial maintenance role.
• Certification or apprenticeship in Electrical Plumbing Welding or HVAC strongly preferred.
• S. Degree in a technical discipline military technical experience or equivalent industrial work experience.
• Adequate understanding of mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Proficient understanding of LOTO procedures troubleshooting and P&ID interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge with junior technicians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer literate with ability to learn facility-specific software and documentation tools.
• Full-time; Night shift . Must be available for overtime call-ins or emergency support as necessary.

What to expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Lifting: Frequent lifting of 5075 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent assisted pushing/pulling of 75100 lbs.
• Standing/Walking: Required throughout most of the shift.
• Work may include exposure to chemicals heat heights and confined spaces; proper safety measures are mandatory.
• Capable of operating a forklift blue lift rise lift (training available if needed)

PERKS OFJOININGOUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package a positive and productive work environment encouraged work/life and family balance and opportunities for growth and development in a culture that is focused on inclusion sustainability and working together to solve the worlds toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Sick Time and addition we also offer 401k Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance and other benefits.

Aspen Aerogels Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail toor call and leave a voice message at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28 Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws which governs Workers Compensation.

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