What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Process Technician position at HSBMA LLC?
Assembly Tech Process Technician
The Assembly tech team technician is responsible for our core processes in EV battery manufacturing, including notching, vacuum drying, stacking, tab-welding, and packaging. This role will involve troubleshooting, repair, and improvement activities. This role will work closely with your supervisor, Process engineers, Safety, Quality, and production team.
Key areas of Responsibilities:
Process Engineering
- Become familiar with production processes, equipment, and spare parts
- Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Process Engineers
- Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and request maintenance according to the troubleshooting correspondence manual
- Collect data from the machine using a check sheet or MES
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance
- Disassemble problematic battery cells for root cause analysis
- Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed
Maintenance: Tool & Mold Replacement/Adjustment
- Line change-over/verification. Lead line changeovers, verify proper function and quality is met before releasing the line for full production.
- Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Process Engineers
- Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and inquire maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual
- Become familiar with production processes, equipment, and spare parts
- Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed
Work Environment
- Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R (Right material, Right quantity, Right position) and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of operational tools and procedures obtained through work experience
- Night shift availability preferred but not required, unless specified during the interview
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing, especially in automotive, electrical component, and/or chemical manufacturing preferred
- Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Physical Requirement
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.
Work Environment
- Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
- Risks include noise (above 90 dB in a pressor room), high temperatures, and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., Electrolyte, Bond)
- Clean and dry room environment.
- Wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area. A clean shave may be required accordingly upon request.
Shift Information
- Straight Day and Night shift, Not rotating
- Regular 2-2-3 (Panama Schedule)
- Work hour will start as daytime (8-5) only while training but eventually change to 12-hour shift once machines are running.