Manufacturing Technician (Battery Line)

Summary  

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing advanced material engineering company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets including Li-Ion Batteries. Forge Nano is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Technician to join their Battery Prototype Manufacturing Team. This position will focus on operating battery manufacturing equipment and day-to-day operation of Forge Nano's Battery Prototyping Line. 

The Battery Manufacturing Technician should be prepared to work in a fast-paced development and prototyping environment. The role requires a hands-on and safety-focused individual who is comfortable following the standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instruction, safety protocol as well as wearing the clean room personal protective equipment (PPE). This role operates under the supervision of Battery Manufacturing Engineers and will report to the Process Engineering Manager. 

Skills and Responsibilities  

The Battery Manufacturing Technician may be responsible for tasks and skills such as (non-exhaustive): 

• Performs step by step processes needed for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 

• Operates equipment and machinery related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 

• Performs quality control and testing related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 

• Performs step-by-step processes related to equipment maintenance. 

• Participates in root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, and safety improvement activities. 

• Prepares weekly reports on progress, challenges, and provides suggestions on improving the processes and equipment operations. 

• Works with the team on detailed documentation of process data, equipment operation, SOPs, and quality control data. 

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment. 

Required Experience and Qualifications  

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Process Technology, Industrial Technology or a high school diploma with 1- 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and fix equipment issues efficiently. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications  

• Experience with semi-automated manufacturing equipment 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles 

• Experience with chemical handling and mixing operations. 

• Hands-on experience with various manufacturing equipment, preferably in the battery industry. 

• Experience with industrial safety, clean room, and dry room. 

Work Environment  

Work will predominately be in a clean room/dry room environment within battery prototyping/manufacturing line. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, clean room protective suit, and respirator. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies. 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Travel  

Occasional travel to vendor locations may be required. 

Job Details  

• $40-55K DOE. 

• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) plan.  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.