Machine Operator

LICAP Technologies; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Ground-floor opportunity

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

LiCAP Technologies in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented Machine Operator to set up, operate, and monitor production equipment for the ADE® process. No prior battery experience is required—we provide training and support to learn the process.

You will rotate across shifts, follow SOPs to ensure quality and safety, and contribute to the energy transition with a growing clean energy manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to learn and follow SOPs precisely.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment for dry electrode and battery materials processing.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality and safety.
• Perform routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, and first-line maintenance on machinery.
• Record production data, material usage, and equipment readings accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with shift leads and engineers to identify and resolve process issues.
• Participate in training on LiCAP's ADE® process and equipment as part of onboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE usage

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

LiCAP Technologies is scaling a first-of-its-kind dry electrode production line at our new Sacramento facility — and we're building the team that will run it. As a Machine Operator, you'll work hands-on with advanced battery materials manufacturing equipment, helping produce cathode electrodes using our proprietary Activated Dry Electrode® (ADE®) process. No prior battery experience required — we'll train you. What we need is reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

What you'll do

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment for dry electrode and battery materials processing
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality and safety
• Perform routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, and first-line maintenance on machinery
• Record production data, material usage, and equipment readings accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with safety and housekeeping standards
• Collaborate with shift leads and engineers to identify and resolve process issues
• Participate in training on LiCAP's ADE® process and equipment as part of onboarding

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, or weekends as scheduled
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment — standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely
• Basic mechanical aptitude — prior hands-on experience a plus, not required
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player

Why LiCAP

• Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-growing clean energy company
• On-the-job training — no battery or dry electrode experience required
• Named a Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Company in Automotive (2026)
• Work that directly supports the clean energy transition
• Competitive pay and benefits

LiCAP Technologies is a Sacramento-based battery materials company commercializing the Activated Dry Electrode® (ADE®) process — a solvent-free manufacturing technology that cuts battery production costs, energy use, and carbon emissions by up to 70%. Named a Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Company in Automotive (2026), LiCAP is scaling a 500 MWh/year cathode production line at its new facility and supplying leading automotive OEMs. We're a ~45-person team at a pivotal growth stage, backed by major grant funding and commercial contracts. If you want your work to matter for the energy transition, this is where to be.