Production Operator

Stryten Energy; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Stryten Energy’s Kansas City plant seeks qualified candidates for pasting, assembly, heat seal and formation operator roles on the 3rd shift. You will control machine output to meet quality specs, and participate in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have strong mechanical abilities and accurate math/measurement skills. We offer a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth as part of a leading energy storage company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math/measurement skills are essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate pasting, assembly, heat seal and formation lines.
• Meet daily production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Record output and conduct first piece inspections as needed.
• Follow safety rules and use PPE as required.
• Assist with line maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math & measurement

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy operates a growing battery manufacturing factory.Stryten is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill pasting, assembly, heat seal and formation operator positions in our production departments. Successful candidates must have mechanical ability and accurate math and measurement skills. You should be able to control output of various machines in order to produce quality parts that are within required specifications. You will meet or exceed production quantity goals set forth each day. You will maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Finally, candidates should have the ability to work in a team based manufacturing environment.

Applicants MUST be available to work 3rd shift

Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Short-term, long term disability and employee life
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

About the work location:

Kansas City is home to one of Stryten Energy’s key industrial battery plants where our seasoned team is building stored energy solutions that keep the world moving. Stryten Energy , is conveniently located in the Fairfax District and has a long history of making great products for our nation, including B-25 bombers during WW2 to important industrial batteries today. We take care of our 210 employees. Our average tenure is just under 12 years and we have a proven track record of investing in your career. Promotion from the floor is common and we emphasize employee referrals. As the saying goes, we work hard, and we play hard. Throughout the year, we hold several company-sponsored events to bring employees together, including lunch and learns, company picnics, and holiday parties.

Responsibilities

• This job requires an employee to be certified to perform the specific function(s) in the pasting department.
• Will be required to do first piece inspection during the 1st hour of the day at their assigned station.
• Must be able to understand and communicate with all employees to receive training instruction and perform responsibilities.
• Will work with the line team to meet the daily production.
• Hourly records production on the tracking board in Pasting department.
• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on machine
• Meet daily production schedule.
• Will be exposed to lead (dust, fumes, and molten form) and other hazards.
• Comply with safety and health regulations for the protection of self and co-workers. Includes shower and shampoo at the end of each work shift.
• Must learn to follow quality control specs and procedures. Maintain accurate and timely SPC charts.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform testing as required.
• Must occasionally operate forklift to stage at the pasting stations and/or move pasted plates to the ovens.
• Follow Excel lean Manufacturing Procedures.
• Comply with current Quality Systems Requirements – SQPC pack.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous standing, lifting, bending, and twisting
• Occasionally required to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and steel toed shoes, hearing protection, etc., as outlined in established department PPE policy.
• Must be able to do some heavy lifting.

Equipment Used:

• Small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment.
• Molds for heat seal machine and small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment.

Education, Experience, Skills Required:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Previous manufacturing experience helpful.
• Computer literate.

Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to 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.

About Statement

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.