Manufacturing Technician (Battery Line)

Forge Nano•Thornton, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing advanced material engineering company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets including Li-Ion Batteries. Forge Nano is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Technician to join their Battery Prototype Manufacturing Team. This position will focus on operating battery manufacturing equipment and day-to-day operation of Forge Nano’s Battery Prototyping Line. The Battery Manufacturing Technician should be prepared to work in a fast-paced development and prototyping environment. The role requires a hands-on and safety-focused individual who is comfortable following the standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instruction, safety protocol as well as wearing the clean room personal protective equipment (PPE). This role operates under the supervision of Battery Manufacturing Engineers and will report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Process Technology, Industrial Technology or a high school diploma with 1- 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and fix equipment issues efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semi-automated manufacturing equipment
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
Experience with chemical handling and mixing operations.
Hands-on experience with various manufacturing equipment, preferably in the battery industry.
Experience with industrial safety, clean room, and dry room.

Responsibilities

Performs step by step processes needed for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Operates equipment and machinery related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Performs quality control and testing related to lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
Performs step-by-step processes related to equipment maintenance.
Participates in root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, and safety improvement activities.
Prepares weekly reports on progress, challenges, and provides suggestions on improving the processes and equipment operations.
Works with the team on detailed documentation of process data, equipment operation, SOPs, and quality control data.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.