Assembly Technician - Temporary

Job Summary

The Assembly Technician - Temporary is responsible for hands-on assembly of prototype parts for battery pack systems. This is a temporary contract position with American Battery Solutions. 

Responsibilities

• Hands-on individual contributor role responsible for the successful assembly and building of products to meet customer requirements and expectations. 
• Assemble products to customer requirements and company goals. 
• Assemble highly complex mechanical and electrical components. 
• Report back to Lead Prototype Build Technician issues encountered to eliminate future production problems. 
• Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.
• Identify and support continuous improvements projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements, etc.)
• Support other Prototype areas as required.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Support multiple facilities in other states.
• Data entry into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to and support compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures and protocols. 
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing or mechanical experience.
• Experience in electrification assembly line/high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing preferred. 
• Experience with soldering preferred
• Working knowledge of quality systems preferred. 
• Able to work in a flexible team environment. 
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint is preferred.  
• Must be available to work various shift schedules; may need to work overtime.

Key Competencies

• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. 
• Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results. 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

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

• Able to complete physically demanding work. 
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of locations.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time. 
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching. 
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges. 
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. 
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced. 
• Must have good hand/eye coordination. 
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness. 
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud. 
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds. 
• The ability to recognize and respond to dangerous situations. 
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment. 
• Ability to successfully complete position specific pre-placement requirements.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family