Maintenance Technician IV

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. The Company's Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's 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.

Working under limited supervision of the department leader, the Maintenance Technician IV ensures the plant's operational equipment remains safe, reliable, and properly maintained. This position requires demonstrable capabilities in managing several operations and tasks at the same time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports operational goals by diagnosing and executing unscheduled repairs on production and facilities equipment
• Works safely and follow implemented safety policies of the plant (e.g. PPE, safe work permits, lock-out tag-out).Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance on instrument and electrical (I&E) equipment according to schedule.
• Understands wiring diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's), process flow sheets, schematics, technical manuals, etc.
• Supports reliability effort by leading small projects, identifying reliability problems and serving on investigation teams.
• Supports project teams with constructability, maintainability and spare parts input to layout and equipment design.
• Major Electrical Duties:
  
  
  
  • Set-up, calibration, testing, and repair of all types of controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical and electronic variables. Maintenance and troubleshooting of 480VAC and lower equip.
  
  
  
  
• With the Process Control Engineer, support DCS (including Hardware & Software Programming, troubleshooting and optimizing)Major Mechanical Duties: Pipefitting (threaded, welded, tubing).Welding.
• Equipment setting and alignment.
• Mechanical repair of pumps, valves, etc. Diagnose and repair material handling systems, conveyors, and roll-to-roll transfers
• Diagnose and repair air handling systems (fans, dampers, HVAC systems)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Welding certification, plumbing license, or an electrical license is requiredA.S. Degree in a technical discipline, Military training/experience in a technical discipline, or directly related work experience required.
• At least 5 years in a similar role in a production environment with pipefitting experience preferred. Prior work history within a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English.
• Must be computer literate and able to become proficient with Company-specific programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lifting: Frequent lifting between 50-75 lbs
• Pushing: Frequent pushing between 75-100 lbs - assisted
• Pulling: Frequent pulling between 75-100 lbs - assisted
• Standing: Most of the shift, except for breaks and meals
• Walking: Most of the shift, except for breaks and meals

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR 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 world's toughest challenges.

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

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 EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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 to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 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 Worker's Compensation.