Machine Operator

LiCAP Technologies, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ground-floor opportunity

On-the-job training

Top innovative company (Automotive 202

Support energy transition

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

LiCAP Technologies, a Sacramento-based battery materials company, is scaling a new ADE® process production line. We are seeking a Machine Operator to work hands-on with advanced manufacturing equipment and help produce cathode electrodes.

No prior battery experience is required; we’ll train you. You’ll join a fast-growing team and contribute to the energy transition through a solvent-free manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow SOPs and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn and train in new processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment for dry electrode and battery materials processing.
• Follow SOPs to ensure 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 standards.
• Collaborate with shift leads and engineers to resolve process issues.
• Participate in onboarding training for LiCAP's ADE process and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.