Production Operator Dr - SAFT AMERICA INC

About us

Saft is a global battery company like no other

Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers

Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity

Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible

The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people

Job Summary

This position will perform duties necessary to the assembly of Lithium SO2 cells

Operations include winding cell material into jelly roll configuration and inserting into can, placing insulating washers on top shells, attaching top shell to can assembly, crimping top shell to can assembly, welding top shell to can assembly, performing continuity checks when necessary, performing in-line quality checks after each operation, performing simple and complex maintenance, and contributing to team and plant wide activities

Must become certified on all operations within the Dry Room within 12 months, as well as certified on a minimum of one operation in another area

All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the company

All About You Responsibilities

- Employee shall participate in maintaining "6-S" in all areas of the facility, including sweeping, cleaning, organizing, and other related tasks

- Employee will be expected to perform any other assignments and duties as assigned

- Work is performed in normal manufacturing environment

- Winds processed cathode material with anode material into a jelly roll configuration and inserts into can

Winding process is performed on an automatic or manual SO2 winder.

- Performs various material quality checks to ensure proper specifications are being obtained before and during winding process

Performs in-line quality checks after each operation

Makes minor adjustments to winder when necessary

Records inspection information

- Changes spools of lithium, straightens jammed tab stock and changes separator when needed, insuring proper alignment through machine

In addition, must be able to transport trays of cathode from storage area to the machine

- Attach top shell subassembly to can subassembly using a welding process (on kaido line, this is done automatically)

Crimp top shell subassembly into can subassembly using manually activated or automated crimping equipment

Monitor the welding of the top shell subassembly to can subassembly and make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure weld integrity

Manually re-weld any welding defects

- Perform continuity checks as required and accurately record all continuity check failures, quality issues, scrap materials

Perform leak testing as required

- Break down scrap cells, such as hi-pots, as required

- Certification on Jobs in assigned work area

- Mental/visual effort required in performing assemblies of batteries requiring close attention to detail

- Maintain 6S in assigned work area

Requirements

- Ability to learn to operate a wider variety of equipment

- Must be able to see and differentiate colors and be able to pass a color blindness test

- The employee must regularly lift trays of cells/batteries and be able to sit or stand up to 50% of work time depending upon par icular operation

- Must be capable of a moderate degree of visual acuteness when working with precision equipment requiring close tolerances

- Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, splash shield, chemical suits, and other protective clothing as warranted by the work situation

- High school education or GED required

Vocational education exposure preferred

- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Ability to read, write, and perform simple math

- Manufacturing Experience is highly desired

- Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift and to work overtime on weekdays as well as Saturdays and Sundays if required

- Two to four weeks on the job training necessary to become familiar with job procedures and achieve certification for each job

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs

Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team

Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees

If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information

If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.