Skilled Machine Technician (level 1)

Job Description

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro.

This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

Position Summary: The Skilled Machine Technician - Level 1 (SMT 1) is responsible for operating automated high-speed lithium-ion battery production machines within clean-room environments.

Responsibilities include machine maintenance, ensuring the cleanliness of work areas, and facilitating the safe and efficient production of high-quality batteries.

Additionally, SMT-1 performs basic equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Essential Duties:


* Initiate, operate, recover, and shut down machines


* Diagnose and troubleshoot machine errors following specified escalation procedures.


* Utilize hand tools and precision measuring instruments to perform basic maintenance and uphold quality control standards.


* Perform duties and responsibilities in strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.


* Maintain a clean and secure work area following the 6S principles (Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, Sustain, Safety).


* Understanding of department workflows and processes


* Ensure the prompt fulfillment of requests and the timely delivery of materials, supplies, and spare parts to the production floor.


* Provide assistance to Maintenance Technicians in executing basic preventative maintenance procedures.


* Monitor processes and conduct continuous image inspections and visual quality checks to ensure compliance with acceptance standards.


* Ability to execute work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).


* Complete end of day reporting and documentation as required.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.


* Report quality issues, concerns, or deviations from standards to Supervisors and Engineers in a timely manner.


* Maintain detailed inspection, quality issues and deviation records as required.


* Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures.


* Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met.


* Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area.


* Ability to work all scheduled shifts.


* Ability to meet the physical demands and the PPE requirements of the role.


* No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline...