Production Operator

Stryten Energy • Kansas City, KS

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Stryten Energy is hiring production operators for pasting, assembly, heat seal, and formation positions at its battery manufacturing plant in Kansas City. Operators control production machinery to produce parts that meet specifications, achieve daily production goals, and support customer satisfaction in a team-based manufacturing environment. Applicants must be available to work third shift. The role includes exposure to lead dust, fumes, and molten lead, as well as other hazards. Employees must follow safety and health requirements, including showering and shampooing at the end of each shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Accurate math and measurement skills.
• Ability to control machines and produce parts within required specifications.
• Ability to meet daily production quantity goals.
• Ability to work in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate with employees to receive training and perform responsibilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing, lifting, bending, and twisting, and occasional heavy lifting.
• Ability to occasionally work in extreme environmental conditions, including hot, cold, or humid conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, respirator, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.
• Availability to work third shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Military training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Become certified to perform assigned function(s) in the pasting department.
• Perform first-piece inspection during the first hour of the day at the assigned station.
• Understand and communicate with employees to receive training and perform job responsibilities.
• Work with the line team to meet daily production goals and schedules.
• Record hourly production on the Pasting department tracking board.
• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on the machine.
• Follow quality-control specifications and procedures and maintain accurate, timely SPC charts.
• Perform testing as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Occasionally operate a forklift to stage materials at pasting stations or move pasted plates to ovens.
• Follow Excel lean Manufacturing Procedures and current Quality Systems Requirements (SQPC pack).
• Comply with safety and health regulations for personal and coworker protection, including showering and shampooing after each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and employee life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED