Production Operator 3rd Shift (Battery Plant, Montgomery, AL)

ZipRecruiter; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Operators to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be trained in the intricate processes of battery cell manufacturing, ensuring safety and efficiency while utilizing advanced technology. Your responsibilities will include monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with experts to maintain high production standards. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work in a climate-controlled facility with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Climate Controlled Facility

Team Wear Allowance

Safety Footwear Allowance

Qualifications

• Understanding of metric weights and measures is essential.
• Ability to monitor equipment and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Train on battery cell manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment using PLC and HMI.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• New Production 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 battery cell manufacturing process.
• Develop and demonstrate working knowledge of anode and cathode mixing processes, including 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.
• Set up monitoring of HMI to load, validate and monitor coating process, press, and coil process.
• Load, inspect and preserve necessary materials/product according to department.
• Utilize automated assistive devices and validation systems throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor processes and work 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 cleaning.
• 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 entirety of 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.

Benefits

• We offer the following benefits:
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term.
• 401K and Roth; a company match up to 5%.
• Up to 15 paid holidays annually.
• A minimum of 10 days of Paid time off.
• Up to 3 days of paid personal time.
• Climate controlled facility.
• Team Wear Allowance.
• Safety footwear allowance.