About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is the primary executor of planned and reactive maintenance activities at Redwood Materials. Technicians are responsible for keeping equipment, machinery, and facility systems in safe, reliable operating conditions. They work under the direction of the Supervisor and in close coordination with Production Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Controls teams. Technicians are expected to work safely, complete tasks accurately and on time, maintain precise CMMS records, and escalate issues that exceed their scope of competency to the appropriate resource. 

Responsibilities will include:

Develop, implement, and support manufacturing and operational processes to meet production, quality, and business objectives

Follow all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocols (L.O.T.O., 5-S, Arc Flash, Enclosed Spaces, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely.

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures and safety standards

Analyze operational and production data (e.g., yield, throughput, downtime, cost) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Prepare and maintain accurate operational, technical, and financial documentation, including reports, logs, and process records

Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance) to support day-to-day operations

Support planning and execution activities related to production schedules, materials, and cost or resource utilization

Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in an electronic assembly and/or troubleshooting background roles preferred

Excellent critical thinking and time management skills

Ability to follow complex written work instructions

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Ability to use scanners, label printers, and other IT/OT equipment

Proficient hazard recognition skills

Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Stand for extended periods (more than 80% of the shift)

Stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive physical tasks

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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