Battery Cell Assembly Technician - Hands-On, 3 Shifts

Saf; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Adoption assistance

401K with 7% match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Referral rewards

Job summary

Saft is seeking experienced machine operators to work in our cell assembly areas. Responsibilities include operating PLC-controlled machines and using calibrated tools to produce battery cells for space, defense, and racing industries.

Three eight-hour shifts offered; safety gear required in dry, magnetically active environments. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years manufacturing experience, strong documentation and Excel skills, and the ability to learn quickly while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably running machinery.
• Basic computer skills with some proficiency with Excel and database usage.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions and clearly document results.
• Proven experience running complex machinery and producing high quality products.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain an organized workstation.
• Ability to install materials and set up machine with precise settings (speed, tension, power).
• Keen eye for detail to notice variances affecting quality.
• Clear communication of machine or product issues at all levels.
• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to rapidly learn tasks and adapt to new machinery.
• Must be available to work overtime as schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment according to process documents.
• Operate winding, welding, punching and stacking equipment.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area per 6S standards and safety requirements.
• Inspect outputs with precision tools (calipers, micrometers, vision systems).
• Follow process specs to manufacture materials for high power cells and batteries.
• Possess desire to become proficient in operating additional complex machinery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excel proficiency

Documentation skills

Machine operation experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Overtime flexibility

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Saft is seeking experienced machine operators to work in our cell assembly areas. Responsibilities include operating PLC-controlled machines and using calibrated tools to produce battery cells for space, defense, and racing industries.

Three eight-hour shifts offered; safety gear required in dry, magnetically active environments. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years manufacturing experience, strong documentation and Excel skills, and the ability to learn quickly while