Battery Specialist

Battery Manufacturing Technician - Mixing, Coating & Roll Pressing

Pay: $30-$35/hour

We are seeking a Battery Manufacturing Technician with hands-on experience in Li-ion battery production. This role will support electrode manufacturing operations, including slurry mixing, electrode coating, roll pressing (calendering), and quality verification in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor electrode manufacturing equipment, including mixing, coating, and roll pressing systems.
• Prepare and handle electrode slurries according to established process parameters.
• Perform coating quality inspections, loading verification, and process checks.
• Support electrode calendering and roll-to-roll production activities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate production records.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet quality and throughput objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in Li-ion battery production.
• Experience with one or more of the following processes:
• Electrode slurry mixing
• Electrode coating
• Roll pressing/calendering
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working across multiple electrode manufacturing processes (mixing, coating, and roll pressing).
• Experience with roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment.
• Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with battery cell assembly or battery production environments.
• Experience supporting pilot-line or high-volume battery manufacturing operations.

Top Skills:

• Li-ion Battery Manufacturing
• Electrode Mixing, Coating, or Roll Pressing (Calendering)
• Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Equipment

Schedule:

• Primarily 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Flexibility to work occasional extended shifts, including early starts (7:00 AM) or later finishes (up to 8:00 PM) one to two days per week.

Target Start Date: ASAP

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Leandro, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.