Battery Assembler

SUMMARY:

Battery Assemblers will work as part of a team that is responsible for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Assemblers are responsible for performing some or all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. All Battery Assemblers must be trained in house to a curriculum based on IPC-620 standards, welding and general assembler knowledge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
• Assembly of cables, battery packs, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Adhere to and maintain workmanship standards set forth by the organization.
• Participate in continuous training, including but not limited to cross training in other areas of production.
• Use lead free solder on PC boards.
• provide input and feedback to engineers and/or cell leads to strive toward continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to read and write English and comfortably speak English throughout the course of each work day.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details in a work instruction; must be able to read and understand all work instructions written and explained in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Proficient knowledge of measuring devices.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ability to comprehend basic technical topics.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a Manufacturing Environment requiring some or all of the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while performing assembly tasks at a workstation, as well as the ability to stand for prolonged periods during assembly line work.
• Repetitive tasks involving hand and wrist motions, such as assembling small parts, using tools and operating machinery.
• Fine motor skills for accurate and efficient assembly.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling production materials.
• Capable of lifting and carrying battery components, tools or assembled units weighing up to 50lbs. May involve moving or positioning items within the manufacturing area.
• Standing, bending or kneeling to access equipment, perform on-site assessments, operate machinery, handle delicate components or performs tasks at various heights and angles.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. May involve exposure to battery chemicals or other materials used in the assembly process.
• Required to wear and properly use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats as required by safety protocols.