Formation Production Specialist - Hourly

HSAGP ENERGY; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Formation Production Specialist (Hourly) at HSAGP ENERGY in Kingston, GA is responsible for operating end-to-end production processes, and acting as a troubleshooter when issues arise. The role includes training nearby operators and inspectors, identifying equipment or software problems, and striving to improve yield, quality, and inventory accuracy.

You will support MES and production IT tasks, coordinate with logistics, and contribute to process improvements, ensuring safe, efficient

Qualifications

• 3+ years in battery cell manufacturing and process engineering.
• Basic IT problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process optimization and data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple production processes and troubleshoot as needed.
• Train local operators and inspectors.
• Improve MES system and resolve equipment issues.
• Monitor yield, quality, and inventory related metrics.
• Provide documentation and reporting to teams.

Skills

Battery cell manufacturing

Process engineering

IT problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Formation Production Specialist - Hourly

Formation Full Time Kingston, GA, US

About this job

HSBMA (Hyundai-SK Battery Manufacturing America) LLC. is the corporate name of the joint venture company between Hyundai Motor Group and SK on. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the second half of 2026 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year.

The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. The new site also adds to SK On’s existing presence in Georgia. In 2022, SK started production of EV batteries at its SK Battery America site in Commerce, Georgia. SK Battery America, a $2.6 billion investment, has an annual capacity of about 22 GWh, enough to support the production of more than 200,000 EVs a year.

Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County.

Summary:

The production specialist(Hourly) is responsible for operating whole processes and working as trouble shooter a as required. They will train other local operators, will catch some problems about equipment and S/W. They will train other visual inspectors and logistic operators. They will also work toward improving processes, efficiencies, yield and quality as it relates to inventory, accounting, and tracking.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Trainer and Trouble shooter :

• Training should be provided to facilitate the work when new workers in charge of equipment/appearance inspection/logistics come in.
• If there is an abnormality during operation, it should be possible to work directly in the entire process.

2. IT(MES) :

• Improving MES system
• 1) Identify the cause of MES errors that occur during operation of the equipment and deliver them to the department in charge.
• 2) Checking the result value for equipment
• Training: Basic training for new hire

3. PPC :

• Improving MES system
• 1) Identify the cause of MES errors that occur during operation of the equipment and deliver them to the department in charge.
• 2) Checking the result value for equipment
• Troubleshooting for equipment:Responding immediately to system failures during operation of the equipment
• Training
• 1) Basic training for new hire
• 2) Supporting the operator who try to troubleshoot the equipment

4. Degassing :

• Improving MES system
• 1) Identify the cause of MES errors that occur during operation of the equipment and deliver them to the department in charge.
• 2) Checking the result value for equipment
• Troubleshooting for equipment:Responding immediately to system failures during operation of the equipment
• Training
• 1) Basic training for new hire
• 2) Supporting the operator who try to troubleshoot the equipment
• Managing Dimension of the product:Measuring the dimension of cells with standard jig and reporting if faces abnormal result

5. EOL :

• Improving MES system
• 1) Identify the cause of MES errors that occur during operation of the equipment and deliver them to the department in charge.
• 2) Checking the result value for equipment
• Troubleshooting for equipment:Responding immediately to system failures during operation of the equipment
• Training
• 1) Basic training for new hire
• 2) Supporting the operator who try to troubleshoot the equipment
• Managing Dimension of the product:Measuring the dimension of cells with standard jig and reporting if faces abnormal result
• Supporting outbound cells:Supporting the work for outbound cells for analysis

6. Visual Inspection :

• Training
• 1) Basic training for new hire
• 2) Acceptance appearance level training
• Managing Quality:Reporting if faces quality issues to resolve the problems
• Supporting reformation work:Supporting the reformation work for recheck products

7. Logistic :

• Improving MES system
• 1) Identify the cause of MES errors that occur during operation of the equipment and deliver them to the department in charge.
• 2) Checking the result value for equipment
• Troubleshooting for equipment:Responding immediately to system failures during operation of the equipment
• Training
• 1) Basic training for new hire
• 2) Supporting the operator who try to troubleshoot the equipment
• Managing NG Sorter, tray washer and IR/OCV:Resolving the equipment trouble and reporting the maintenance trouble.
• Supporting outbound cells:Supporting the work for outbound cells for analysis

8. Documentation and Reporting:

• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for team.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for other teams (Logistics, Production, Quality, Technology, etc.).
• Organize, understand, and compare production material / system data as required depending on needs.

Requirements:

• Experience of 3+ years in battery cell manufacturing, process engineering.
• Basic IT related problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process optimization and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent problem- solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a tea environment.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.

Work Environment

• Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
• Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.