Maintenance Operator- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift- BSA1 (Montgomery, AL)

Hyundai MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC in Montgomery, AL seeks Line Operators to learn the battery cell manufacturing process, follow plant technology and equipment, and support the assembly of battery packs.

You will work with anode/cathode processes, operate PLC/HMI controlled equipment, perform safety duties, and assist in material handling, line readiness, and housekeeping as required.

Qualifications

• Must understand metric weights and measures.
• Ability to monitor gauges, dials, or indicators to ensure equipment works properly.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and troubleshooting.
• Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively.
• Basic math and reading comprehension required.
• Comfort with computers and digital tools, including MS Office.
• Must wear PPE (glasses, gloves, footwear, etc.).
• Ability to stand/walk for scheduled shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work near production chemicals and navigate steps.
• Able to push a 40 lb cart and operate in heat.

Responsibilities

• Line Operators will be trained to follow the battery cell manufacturing process using plant technology and equipment.
• Operators will be trained on anode and cathode mixing processes and HMI control panels.
• Follow PPE rules and safety protocols for hazardous materials and equipment.
• Develop understanding of the battery cell manufacturing process.
• Develop knowledge of anode/cathode mixing and bi-product recycling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot formation systems using PLC.
• Use HMI to activate equipment and request materials for mixing validation.
• Load, inspect, and preserve materials according to department needs.
• Utilize automated devices and validation systems throughout production.
• Monitor processes and assist SMEs with troubleshooting and issue management.
• Operate equipment including crane pendants, conveyors, jacks, and other gear.
• Regularly clean machines and follow LO TO safety protocols.
• Perform hot melt/welding tasks and BMA skid cleaning.
• Detect line alarms and escalate to technician if no action within 3 minutes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Metric weights & measures

Monitor gauges

Critical thinking

Team environment

Verbal & electronic communication

Basic math & reading

Computers & digital tools

PPE usage

Stamina & mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyundai Mobis will assemble battery packs using cells from the battery factory, then supply them to the Hyundai Motor Group's US EV factory, where it will produce Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Line Operators will be trained to follow the battery cell manufacturing process by using the plant's technology and equipment.
• Operators will be trained on the process of Anode and Cathode mixing and the utilization of a human-machine interface (HMI), operator control panel, to activate the equipment.
• Understand, demonstrate, and preserve workplace and process safety PPE requirements, including, but not limited to, hazardous materials, equipment, and other general workplace requirements.
• Develop and employ an understanding of the battery cell manufacturing process
• Develop and demonstrate working knowledge of anode and cathode mixing processes, including the bi-product recycling process
• Monitor and troubleshoot formation systems, processes, and return to operations using Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
• Develop and demonstrate understanding and ability to use Human Machine Interface (HMI) to activate equipment to request material for mixing validation.
• Load, inspect, and preserve necessary materials/products according to department
• Utilize automated assistive devices and validation systems throughout the manufacturing process
• Monitor processes and worked alongside subject matter experts on troubleshooting and issue management
• Operate equipment, including manual pendant controls for crane operation, conveyor, hand-jack, and other equipment as needed
• Machine clean regularly and record the results. (LOTO training is required.)
• Hot melt / Welding Machine.
• BMA Skid Cleaning.
• Detect line alarms and take quick action. If no action is taken after 3 minutes, call a technician.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Exhibit an understanding of metric weights and measures
• Ability to monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Easily demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, decision-making, and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and electronic communication skills, including active listening skills
• Demonstrate basic math and reading comprehension
• Basic understanding and experience/comfort level with computers and digital tools, including experience using Microsoft Office
• Use of PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear, and all other PPE as required
• Ability to walk and stand for the entirety of the shift
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. chest height or above
• Must be able to work with and be near chemicals we use in our production process
• Ability to go up and down steps
• Must be able to push/control a 40 lb. cart
• Must be able to work in extreme heat when needed
• Ability to kneel and bend

Pay Rate:

Pay will remain the same as your current pay rate. Strong performance may lead to technician training and promotion.