Operator, Thermal Processing

NOVONIX•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This person will report directly to the Production Operations Manager and will be responsible for the operation of their assigned production/pilot heat treatment equipment. In the role of Thermal Processing Operator, you will be joining a world-class Production team that is delivering innovative solutions to tough problems. This position is fully onsite working at our Riverside facility in Chattanooga, TN.

Requirements

A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
Well organized and invested in the details
Able to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
Action-oriented
Resourceful when it comes to solving problems
Intellectually curious
Passionate about continuous improvement
A critical thinker able to manage complex information and troubleshoot
A problem solver
Able to develop, schedule, plan, implement and executive projects
Confident and able to exercise sound judgment
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing environments
An effective communicator
Willing to go the extra mile to get the job done and satisfy customers/stakeholders
Comfortable working and thinking independently while successful working with remote teams
Comfortable climbing flights of stairs
Able to comply with our Safety guidelines and wear a half face respirator (when needed), which requires you to be clean shaven and your face clear of facial hair
Proficient with oral and written communication

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and digital data entry
At least one (1) year forklift experience

Responsibilities

Monitors furnace through reading gauges and an HMI or PLC
Collects samples and delivers to laboratory for analysis
Operates a forklift or pallet jack to move materials around the production area
Documents data in Excel spreadsheet
Follows SOPs and safety procedures (willing to comply with Safety guidelines regarding NOVONIX’s facial hair policy to be free from facial hair or clean shaven in accordance with the respiratory program requirements for half-face and full-face respirators)
Assists in the replacement of parts and preventative maintenance
Maintains logs
Identifies potential issues with assigned equipment
Maintains clean work area
Assists and supports management in commissioning and startup of new equipment
Other duties as assigned