Manufacturing Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dynamic team at Packet Digital, LLC as a Full-Time Manufacturing Operator and be part of an innovative environment where your skills can truly shine. This onsite role offers you the chance to engage in cutting-edge engineering projects that make a real impact. Here, you’ll not only enhance your technical abilities but also contribute to a culture that values customer-centricity and excellence. Embrace the thrill of solving complex problems alongside a fun and energetic team dedicated to fostering growth and forward-thinking solutions. Collaborate with passionate colleagues who inspire creativity and innovation every day.This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of manufacturing excellence in a supportive and high-performance atmosphere. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Snack/Drink Room. We invite you to take the next step in your career by applying today and joining a company that thrives on safety, energy, and customer focus.Let us introduce ourselvesPacket Digital is a fast-growing clean-energy technology company building North Dakota’s first lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility. We are seeking motivated Battery Cell Manufacturing Operators to support production of high-performance pouch and cylindrical cells for defense and commercial unmanned systems. Operators will work hands-on with state-of-the-art automated equipment in mixing, coating, calendaring, stacking, electrolyte filling, formation, grading, and final inspection. This role is essential to establishing a safe, high-quality, and efficient production environment as the facility ramps into full-scale operations in 2026.What does a Manufacturing Operator do?As a Full-Time Manufacturing Operator at Packet Digital, LLC, you will play a crucial role in our innovative battery cell production process. Your primary responsibilities will include operating and monitoring automated equipment across various production steps such as mixing, coating, and welding. You'll ensure compliance with standard operating procedures by performing in-process quality inspections and documenting results rigorously. In this role, you will handle raw materials and semi-finished cells under controlled environments, while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards. Your keen eye for detail will be essential in identifying and addressing equipment or process issues to maintain high yield production.Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. This position offers a rewarding chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovative problem-solving.What we're looking for in a Manufacturing OperatorTo excel as a Full-Time Manufacturing Operator at Packet Digital, LLC, candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, along with a strong ability to follow detailed work instructions while adeptly operating both automated and semi-automated equipment. A keen attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn the intricacies of technical manufacturing processes are essential traits. Candidates must be physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 40 lbs as needed, while also being comfortable working in clean-room or dry-room environments and utilizing appropriate PPE. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing, engineering technology, electronics, automation, or a related field, along with prior experience in battery manufacturing or similar clean-room production environments. Familiarity with mechanical equipment, quality inspection tools, basic troubleshooting, and ISO-controlled environments is highly beneficial.Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 5S practices, and statistical process control (SPC) will further enhance your candidacy, along with the flexibility to work rotating shifts as production scales.Knowledge and skills required for the position are:Required:High school diploma or GED.Ability to follow detailed work instructions and operate automated or semi-automated equipment.Strong attention to detailreliability and willingness to learn technical manufacturing processes.Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs as needed.Comfort working in clean-room or dry-room environments with appropriate PPE.Preferred:Associate degree or technical certificate in manufacturing, engineering, technology, electronics, automation, or a related field.Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, electronics, assembly, or other clean-room production environments.Familiarity with mechanical equipment operation, quality inspection tools, or basic troubleshooting.Experience with ISO-controlled environments, 5S lean manufacturing, or statistical process control (SPC).Ability to work rotating shifts as the facility scales production.Your next stepSo, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!