As a Maintenance Technician at Base, you'll play a hands-on role in ramping up our battery production lines - keeping the equipment running at full speed. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and learn to interpret schematics and technical diagrams. Along the way, you'll document work, track parts and supplies, and operate safely with hand and power tools in a fast-paced, high-growth factory environment. This is a chance to gain exposure to advanced automation and robotics while building the skills to grow your career in modern manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on industrial production equipment
Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues
Support corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Learn to read and interpret schematics, technical diagrams, and mechanical drawings
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and help track parts and supplies
Operate safely with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a factory environment
Requirements
0-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical work (or technical training/apprenticeship)
Basic understanding of mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, actuators, etc.) and electrical systems (AC/DC circuits, sensors, wiring)
Comfortable using basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment
Strong problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn advanced systems (robotics, PLCs, automation)
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and performing work that requires bending, squatting, kneeling, or climbing
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
About This Team
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone's an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we're creating. We work in-person. It's not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
Do the best work of your life at Base.
Additional Information
About Base
Base is America's next-generation power company. We're rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization-electricity-by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today's fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
Base-power · Austin, TX