Production Operator

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

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.

Shift Schedule

• A Shift: Day – Sun to Tue, every other Wed
• B Shift: Night – Sun to Tue, every other Wed
• C Shift: Day – Thu to Sat, every other Wed
• D Shift: Night – Thu to Sat, every other Wed

Pay

Starting pay rate: $23.96 per hour. Additional bonus opportunities include:

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus – up to $600 each quarter
• Gainshare Bonus – up to 10% of gross monthly pay (~$300/month)
• Production Bonus – up to $11.50 per hour in addition to base pay

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and employee life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Stryten pays the majority of your benefit contribution costs

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

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting from grams up to 50 pounds, bending, pushing, pulling
• Continuous standing and walking for a 10‑hour shift
• Ability to wear PPE such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and metatarsal guard shoes
• May be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
• Work from 10 to 60 inches above the floor and reach 24 inches side to side

Equipment Used

• Small hand tools, powered equipment, control panels, hoists, torches, platen carts, safety equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment as required

Education, Experience, Skills

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

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.