Industrial Machine Operator -- 1st Shift

Production Technician

Power and data have been transmitted the same way for over a century.

This is a new era. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, fabricating, and producing flexible circuits that completely revolutionize the transmission of power and data. Less weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system cost all drive toward CelLink’s mission of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

One of the best indicators of company culture is how each team member feels about coming to work! At CelLink, we are invigorated by the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be transforming mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with highly motivated people on demanding projects that alter everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to invent, to study, and to apply your knowledge, we look forward to you joining us on our stimulating mission.

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for operating machinery used in the manufacturing of high-conductance flexible circuits and intelligent wiring systems in accordance with established production and quality standards. Assist with the maintenance and cleanup of equipment, analyze raw materials beforeloading onto machines, complete basic quality checks such as testing of product or packaging before shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Read work orders, assemble, operate and reset specified manufacturing equipment consistent with customer requirements, established production and quality standards, notify lead/supervisor of equipment failure or problems; attempt to improve efficiency and make process change recommendations to Supervisors.

• Prepare product during the production process using safety knives, scissors, & tweezers.

• Locate, stock, construct, & manage WIP from the production line in terms of storage & inventory control; load and unload material onto or from production fixed equipment to carriers & mobile racks; deliver WIP safely & efficiently throughout the production line & prepare shipments for delivery.

• Manage safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, & fixed equipment.

• Discover and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.

• May perform all system tracking activities in accordance with customer requirements and departmental guidelines; including, but not limited to entering accurate data into the company specified systems for job time and inventory tracking.

• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Supervisor or area lead.

• Keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

**Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): **

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

Experience/Education:

• Previous production operations, material handling, or technician experience within a manufacturing or warehouse comparable environment preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have mastery of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed. Ability to work overtime & change schedule on short notice as required.

PPE

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully execute the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions/Hours:

Hourly/Non-Exempt- shift work

Physical Demands – Manufacturing Environment

While executing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day. Position includes ability to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance (including ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs). Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment – Manufacturing/Shop Environment

Includes 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 hazardous materials used during material prep process.

At CelLink, we think that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are crucial 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 certain locations as required by law.

CelLink was established in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, as well as traditional automotive OEMs and tiered suppliers. The company has raised around $315M in funding to date through a combination of 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 adept in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections

Salary info:

$18.50 - $22 / hr