Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction.
With our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption.
At Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. We’re looking for curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who want to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet.
This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable construction.
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Fortera is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the equipment and systems that support its newly constructed, computer-controlled pilot plant in Redding, California. This position is primarily responsible for keeping plant equipment safe, reliable, properly adjusted, and available for production.
The Industrial Maintenance Technician will perform routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment adjustments, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repairs for conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, motors, material-handling systems, and other industrial process equipment. The technician must be able to safely disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, reassemble, and return equipment to service while ensuring proper operation and reliability. Responsibilities also include documenting completed work, identifying spare-parts needs, and supporting the procurement of maintenance materials and services.
Because this is a pilot facility, equipment and operating processes will continue to evolve. The technician will work closely with operations, engineering, contractors, and equipment suppliers to install, commission, modify, troubleshoot, and improve plant systems. The technician will also help develop maintenance procedures, lubrication schedules, inspection standards, equipment histories, and preventive maintenance programs.
Hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience is strongly preferred. Electrical, instrumentation, controls, welding, fabrication, millwright, construction, and equipment installation skills are desirable. Experience in cement, lime, aggregate, crushing, material handling, mining, manufacturing, or similar industrial operations is preferred.
In addition to maintenance responsibilities, the Industrial Maintenance Technician may provide operational support as needed to support the production schedule. This may include monitoring computer-controlled equipment, performing inspections, following Standard Operating Procedures, responding to changing process conditions, and coordinating with other team members to maintain safe and efficient production.
The ideal candidate approaches troubleshooting methodically, works safely with limited supervision, and takes ownership of equipment condition and housekeeping. The individual must be dependable, adaptable, willing to share knowledge, receptive to constructive feedback, and committed to a positive and productive team environment.
The facility may operate 24 hours per day. This position must be available to work rotating 10-hour or 12-hour shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency callouts. Work schedules may change based on production requirements and business needs.
As Fortera expands and develops additional facilities, opportunities may arise for Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, training, and start-up activities at future locations. These assignments may require increased travel.
A willingness to relocate permanently from Redding to a future Fortera operating location is preferred but not required. A candidate's willingness and ability to travel and relocate may be considered in hiring decisions.
This position reports directly to the Senior Plant Engineer.
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The hourly range for this job is $30.00 - $35.00.
Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Fortera is a pioneering green cement manufacturer with production in Redding, California. Fortera’s groundbreaking ReCarb® technology transforms industrial CO2 into ready-to-use low-carbon cement. ReCarb® seamlessly integrates with current cement facilities, leveraging the entire production framework, from machinery to feedstocks, to ensure a globally scalable solution for sustainable cement manufacturing. The resulting product, Fortera's ReAct™ green cement, is market-ready, meets regulatory standards, and can be blended with or used as a substitute for ordinary cement. For more information on how Fortera is paving the way to zero-CO2 cement, visit forteraglobal.com.
