Battery Cell Technician

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all required tasks in relation to equipment setup, operation, cleaning, testing, and process checks to ensure reliable and consistent functionality.
• Work consistently in controlled, “clean room” environment while wearing required protective equipment.
• Utilize Job Instruction Training process to grow combined skill set of work group.
• Mix chemicals (liquids, powders, gases) to a specified recipe.
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and required cleaning.
• Observe equipment functionality and troubleshoot issues when needed.
• Maintain records on work performed, analyze data collected, and report results.
• Recommend revisions to lab process.
• Document best practices in battery cell manufacturing processes through standardized work instructions
• Use data collection to make well informed process improvements through corrective action.
• Identify and eliminate operational waste through use of Lean manufacturing tools.
• Execute problem solving techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping, safety practices, and supplies.
• Coordinate and exchange findings with engineering personnel outside work group
• Properly dispose of material waste
• Actively participate in team/group Business Plan Deployment meetings
• Coordinate Test/build/and Preventive maintenance activities with stakeholders and support teams to ensure on time completion.
• Vet incoming work requests to ensure equipment and hardware resources are in place to support.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years previous working experience in a lab/testing environment
• Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical concepts
• Working knowledge of computer applications used in lab/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering instructions.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and assigned leaders in an inclusive, team environment.
• Must be willing to work any shift.

Desired Skills

• Previous working experience in a chemical laboratory
• Knowledge of vehicle battery systems and safe work practices
• Knowledge of test equipment, measuring, and recording devices
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical diagnostics and repair
• Machining and/or welding experience
• Implementation and use of Lean manufacturing tools and processes

Candidate Requirements

• Degrees or certifications required
• Years of experience required
• Technologies/depth of technologies required
• Any preferred schools/companies

Education requirement

• Manager would like to see an associate’s degree, but it is not a must have.
• High School Diploma is required.

Years of experience – at least 2-4 years of experience

• This contractor will likely start off doing CT and CMM work (measurement equipment used to scan parts, tear down and complete diagnostics)
• Nice to have experience with this but not required
• Do not need battery experience, this is a plus

Top 3 must-have hard skills

• Level of experience with each Stack-ranked by importance
• Previous work in lab environment
• Comfortable working with chemicals and wearing associated PPE. (full face respirator, multi-layer gloves, clean room attire)

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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