Facilities Technician
Job Description
Description & Requirements
AESC is looking to add a Facility Maintenance Technician to our team in Murfreesboro, TN.
AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.
AESC Mission
Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
About The Role
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily uptime of the physical plant. You will balance a mix of scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep the lights on, the air dry, and the machines running safely. Your mission is to minimize facility-related downtime while maintaining a "safety-first" culture in a high-voltage environment.
What You Will Do
What You Need
Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K,and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
The employee will be exposed to both General Office and Industrial Manufacturing Facility environments.
Work Schedule
All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
“We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.”
Description & Requirements
AESC is looking to add a Facility Maintenance Technician to our team in Murfreesboro, TN.
- Full-Time
- On-site
AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.
AESC Mission
Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
About The Role
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily uptime of the physical plant. You will balance a mix of scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to keep the lights on, the air dry, and the machines running safely. Your mission is to minimize facility-related downtime while maintaining a "safety-first" culture in a high-voltage environment.
What You Will Do
- Routine Maintenance: Perform scheduled oil changes, filter replacements, and belt tensioning on facility equipment (Air Handlers, Compressors, Pumps).
- Dry Room Support: Conduct daily rounds to verify that Dew Point and Relative Humidity sensors are within strict manufacturing tolerances.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to ISO 14001 and OSHA standards. Manage hazardous waste disposal and ensure chemical storage areas meet fire and environmental codes. Ensure 100% compliance with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Arc Flash safety, and chemical handling protocols (NMP, electrolytes).
- Electrical & Lighting: Replace ballasts, switches, and outlets; assist Senior Techs with 480V motor replacements and troubleshooting.
- General Piping: Repair leaks in compressed air lines and process water piping; assist with the installation of new utility drops for production equipment.
- Facility Upkeep: Address general building needs including minor carpentry, painting, and flooring repairs within cleanroom environments.
- Logistics & Safety: Monitor chemical drum levels (Electrolyte/NMP) and swap containers following strict safety and PPE protocols.
- Emergency Response: Serve as a primary responder for facility emergencies, including power outages, gas leaks, or fire suppression system triggers.
- CMMS Management: Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory levels for spare parts, and equipment history.
- Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Execute scheduled inspections and servicing on HVAC systems, industrial chillers, air compressors, and wastewater treatment equipment to prevent unplanned downtime.
- Dry Room Oversight: Monitor and maintain specialized Ultra-Low Dew Point Dry Rooms, ensuring airtight seals and desiccant runner performance to protect moisture-sensitive battery chemistry.
- System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures in facility-wide utility systems (e.g., steam boilers, cooling towers, and vacuum pumps).
What You Need
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with strong background in troubleshooting and maintaining large infrastructure equipment and systems including HVAC, and site-wide compressed air and chilled water systems.
- Electrical Proficiency: Ability to troubleshoot 480V 3-phase power systems and interpret complex electrical schematics.
- HVAC/R Expertise: Experience with industrial-scale refrigeration and climate control, specifically regarding humidity-controlled environments.
- Plumbing & Piping: Familiarity with process piping for deionized (DI) water, compressed air, and chemical delivery.
- Automation Knowledge: Basic understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor facility health.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Ability to follow highly specific, step-by-step instructions required for working in hazardous battery manufacturing environments.
- Ability to read and interpret building drawings, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural details
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and utilize maintenance software tools effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow all standards of IATF-16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards and ISO14001 environmental standards.
Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K,and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
- Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
The employee will be exposed to both General Office and Industrial Manufacturing Facility environments.
Work Schedule
- Work week is a 40-hour minimum
- Extended hours and overtime are required as needed
- Must be able to work any shift as required
- Must be able to work weekends as required
All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
“We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.”