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 best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Problem Solvers
• We are Allies
• We Drive Forward

Job Description: Maintenance Technician III

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment

• Full-time; Night shift.
• Must be available for overtime, call-ins, or emergency support as necessary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lifting: Frequent lifting of 50-75 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent assisted pushing/pulling of 75-100 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 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
• PTO
• 401k Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Other benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.