Quality Operator - CelLink Corporation

Vehicle power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.

This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.

**Quality Operator**

This position is responsible for reviewing products and materials during manufacturing to make sure they meet Company requirements. Their duties include measuring objects compared to their intended physical specifications, running quality tests and identifying defects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to meet the minimum job requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify and inspect incoming, in-process, and outgoing material to CelLink and Customer Quality and Engineering requirements and specifications.
• Promptly communicate emerging and trending quality issues.
• Proper containment of nonconforming products
• Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline and professional competence
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma preferred but not required
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or process focused role in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanical inspection experience using basic and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.).

• Familiarity with common workplace software (Microsoft Office)

• Independent problem solver who desires to learn new skills and technology.

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.

• Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• **Plusses:**

• Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

**Working Conditions/Hours:**

Hourly Non-Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak through a microphone or listen for software cues or other indicators that may not be presented visually. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms to pull/push, reach, climb, or balance; and. Periods of stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus are frequently required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment –

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE-

Where required, must wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

At CelLink, we believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers
• Measurement Gauges