Machine Operator, Battery Loader

Battery Loading Associate

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.

The Battery Loading Associate is accountable for producing a required number of batteries and energy block systems each day and week. Battery loaders will work under the guidance of the 200 Building Supervisors who will work with the Product Area Manager and the Plant Manager on the priority of what enclosures need to be prewired and loaded. Must perform all duties in the department in a safe manner and consistent with all company safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect each battery before loading into the tray, look for the following: batteries are barcoded appropriately, cosmetic damage to the external shell of the battery and batteries are stamped by Quality Control.
• Affix wires and terminal protectors to each battery: positives and negatives must be verified for correct polarity, covers must be strung onto the wires correctly for proper alignment, terminal bolts must be properly threaded, torqued to the right settings, torque stripped, inspect trays before loading to ensure all wires are secured properly.
• Battery Loader and only the Battery Loader may operate the specially modified 10,000lb forklift to load battery trays in the enclosure.
• Battery Loader must ensure area is cleared of nonessential personnel
• Loader will approach the cart tray and align the tray loader with the machine
• Loader must visually confirm all personnel are clear and the activate the tray loader to drag the tray from the cart to the loader carrier.
• Loader will approach the enclosure for the next open tray position at slow speed, using the alignment stop to get into position. Once in position, the loader will signal the spotters to get into position and then use the spotters to align the next tray vertically and inclination angle. Loader will then activate the tray loader to push the tray into the enclosure slowly with spotters to ensure no damage to the wiring.
• Ensuring the safety of those you are working with.
• Safety protocols are nonnegotiable, using horn when operating loading equipment.
• Wearing safety belt correctly
• Before operating battery loading forklift primary operator must inspect the forklift and complete the inspection card.
• Safe transit of filled battery trays from the production floor to the enclosure with limited visibility requires slow speeds.
• Will be responsible to load Gen 2.3 batteries using the 3-battery loader.
• Must go through Forklift/manlift training and certified to EOS standards even if you have been certified by another company in the past.
• Arc-Flash training(required)
• Fall protection-training(required)
• Battery loading training(required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work long hours (10 or 12-hour shifts)/ weekends on an as needed basis.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Operate within existing safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of shop equipment (and other hand tools) and work safely.
• Ability to operate Forklift or Manlift.
• Basic wiring skills needed wiring batteries in the tray.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work with precision.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing environment experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Prior forklift or heavy machinery operator experience required.

Travel

• Local Travel
• Overnight/North America Travel: Less than 10%

Working Conditions

• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Additional Requirements This job requires the ability to effectively communicate orally (and occasionally in writing) with co-workers and supervisors, and the ability to understand and quickly react to job-related oral and/or written directions, safety information, and communications (which are generally in English), as our manufacturing processes are constantly changing and evolving.