Solestial, Inc.
Solestial, Inc.

Facilities & Equipment Technician

TLDR

Support the maintenance and improvement of a manufacturing facility's infrastructure through hands-on repair and project work, ensuring a production-ready environment.

Your Mission
  • Perform general facility maintenance and repairs across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
  • Support facility infrastructure for manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, and utility connections.
  • Assist with equipment commissioning and decommissioning, including electrical tie-ins, compressed air, exhaust/ventilation, and process utility connections.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on facility systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
  • Maintain facility systems including HVAC, lighting, electrical distribution, doors, building envelope, and general infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot facility issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime and disruption to manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers performing on-site work, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
  • Support facility buildouts, layout changes, and infrastructure improvements as production needs evolve.
  • Maintain organized maintenance records, work orders, and service logs.
  • Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support facility projects and equipment installs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, chemical handling, and hazardous waste procedures.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support facility modifications, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational readiness.
What You Bring
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Vocational training or trade program preferred in an applicable field.
  • Certificates for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing preferred.
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or production environment.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems — you can diagnose and resolve common issues independently without waiting for a specialist.
  • Practical experience supporting manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, or infrastructure modifications on an active production floor.
  • Familiarity with industrial utilities such as compressed air, ventilation/ exhaust, electrical distribution, and process utilities.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices, including LOTO (lockout/tagout), PPE compliance, and hazmat handling procedures.
  • Experience working safely around industrial equipment, chemicals, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment schematics, and work orders.
  • Ability to coordinate across contractors, vendors, and internal teams to execute facility work efficiently.
  • Ability to lift equipment/ materials and work on your feet for extended periods.
  • Positive, team-first attitude with the ability to shift priorities quickly as facility and production needs evolve.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift and facility needs evolve quickly.
  • Our Benefits
    • Competitive salary + equity - we want you to grow with us
    • Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
    • 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
    • 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
    • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
    • Your impact will extend beyond our labs - supporting production of solar technology that literally goes to space.

    Solestial builds advanced silicon photovoltaics tailored for space applications, providing efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Their focus on reliability and radiation-hardening sets them apart in the aerospace market, enabling a new generation of sustainable energy in orbit.

    Founded
    Founded 2013
    Employees
    11-50 employees
    Industry
    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
    Total raised
    $12M raised
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