Production Operator

For over a hundred years, power and data transmission has been done in the same manner. But now, CelLink Corporation is changing that. Our team is designing, building, and creating flexible circuits that revolutionize how power and data are conveyed. Our goal is to make a cleaner, more affordable environment by reducing weight, providing higher performance, and smaller mass.

At CelLink, we are thrilled about the prospect of contributing to a technology that will alter mobility for a more beneficial future. We get to work with devoted individuals on challenging projects that can benefit everyone. If you have an enthusiasm for learning and creating, then we would love for you to join us on our exciting mission.

Position Summary:

This job is responsible for handling the apparatus used in the fabrication of high-conductance flexible circuits and intelligent wiring systems consistent with established production and quality standards. They will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the equipment, examining raw materials before loading onto machines, conducting basic quality checks such as testing of product or packaging prior to shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform 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 instructions, set-up, operate and reset specific production equipment in accordance with customer requirements, established production and quality standards, inform lead/supervisor of machine breakdowns or problems; look for ways to optimize efficiency and suggest process change recommendations to Supervisors.

• Prepare product throughout the production process utilizing safety knives, scissors, & tweezers.

• Locate, stock, build, & 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.

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

• Identify 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 tidy and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Help out the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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

To perform 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 manufacturing 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 be proficient in 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 notice 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 needed.

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 adhering to 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 perform 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 performing 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 believe that 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 certain 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, as well as traditional automotive OEMs and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $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 competent in:

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

Salary info:

$18.50 - $22 / hr