Job Title: Dry Room OperatorJob DescriptionThe Dry Room Operator will be responsible for the steps in the electrode manufacturing process to create high-quality anode and cathode electrodes. As the heart and soul of the battery, the electrode requires a technician who is dexterous and detail-oriented. The primary responsibility will be managing the drying process after the electrode is coated, which is heavily automated and mostly a button-pushing job. This role involves understanding the process capabilities through design of experiments and data analysis, developing and optimizing process conditions for new materials, recipes, and designs, leading new process development from pilot scale validation to mass production scale-up, and driving a multi-functional team to solve complex technical problems using first principles and data-driven methodologies.Responsibilities
Operate and troubleshoot the dry room operations.
Understand process capabilities through design of experiments and data analysis.
Develop and optimize process conditions for new materials, recipes, and designs.
Lead new process development from pilot scale validation to mass production scale-up.
Drive a multi-functional team to solve complex technical problems using first principles and data-driven methodologies.
Perform quality checks on in-process and finished products.
Operate mechanical slitter, calender, coater, or punching equipment.
Essential Skills
Machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience troubleshooting automated machines.
Responsibility for in-process and finished product quality in manufacturing.
Ability to stand on feet all day.
Ability to lift 50lbs as needed and perform bending, squatting, and lifting in a general manufacturing sense.
Experience with slitter machine, punch press operation, and assembly line production.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience operating mechanical slitter, calender, coater, or punching equipment.
Attention to detail.
Experience in a cleanroom environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of hand tools and inspection processes.
Why Work Here?Tremendous learning and growth opportunity! The facility is expected to grow from 40 to over 200 employees within the next 24 months. As the company is still in the R&D stage, there are many opportunities to engage in problem-solving and contribute to the development of new processes. This role provides the dynamic experience of a start-up environment, where your contributions will be highly valued and impactful.Work EnvironmentThis is a very clean environment to meet requirements for battery manufacturing. While the coating area is the dirtiest due to the coating material, it remains very clean overall. The facility is temperature-controlled to some extent, but some areas may reach around 75 degrees in the middle of summer. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule, Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Steel-toed shoes are required.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 22, 2024.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
