Battery Production Operator – 4 Shifts, Bonus Opportunities

Stryten Energy; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 27,231 - 38,783; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-paid benefit contributions

Job summary

Stryten Energy is hiring Production Operators in Salina, Kansas, at one of the largest lead‑acid battery manufacturing sites in North America. The role involves working safely and efficiently on the production line, with opportunities to learn other positions.

Starting pay rate is $23.96 per hour, with quarterly bonuses, gainshare up to 10% of gross monthly pay, and production bonuses up to $11.50 per hour extra. Benefits include medical, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repeatably lift and handle battery parts, envelope materials, elements and batteries weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously load plates into feed magazines and hand stack positive and negative plates.
• Perform first-piece set-up, weld breaks, and weld analysis.
• Process 1,000–2,400 batteries per 10-hour shift.
• Work with a team in an area containing electrical machinery, torches, lead melting pots, conveyors, computers, and ventilation equipment.
• Learn and follow quality control specifications, maintain accurate SPC charts, 002 forms, and other material control documents.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Comply with safety, health, and quality system regulations, including use of PPE.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stryten Energy is hiring Production Operators in Salina, Kansas, at one of the largest lead‑acid battery manufacturing sites in North America. The role involves working safely and efficiently on the production line, with opportunities to learn other positions.

Starting pay rate is $23.96 per hour, with quarterly bonuses, gainshare up to 10% of gross monthly pay, and production bonuses up to $11.50 per hour extra. Benefits include medical, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays.