Production Operator

Ultium Cells LLC•Spring Hill, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This plant will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications and LG Energy Solution's Vertech business for ESS applications. Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable mobility. Production Operator - This is an entry level role, candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their level of expertise. With this in mind, Ultium plans to invest in its workforce in an effort to help employees reach a higher potential through training, development, and recognizing opportunities for advancement. Upon hire, Ultium Cells will provide comprehensive training to all incoming team members. New Production Operators will be trained to perform battery cell manufacturing processes using the plant’s technology and equipment, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and established standardized work procedures.

Requirements

Exhibit an understanding of metric weights and measures.
Demonstrate basic math and reading comprehension.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.
Easily demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, decision making and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and electronic communication skills, including active listening skills.
Basic understanding and experience / comfort level with computers and digital tools including experience using Microsoft Office.
Use of PPE including, but not limited to clean room gown, mask, bouffant cap, safety glasses, and protective, substantial footwear.
In some instances, some work centers within production will be required to wear PPE including a full-face respirator and gloves.
Ability to walk and stand for entirety of shift.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50Ibs chest height or above.
Must be able to work with and be near chemicals we use in our production process.
Must be able to speak and read English
Ability to go up and down steps.
Must be able to push/control a 40Ib cart.
Must be able to work in extreme heat when needed.
Ability to be able to kneel and bend.

Responsibilities

Understand, demonstrate, and preserve workplace and process safety, PPE requirements, including, but not limited to hazardous materials, equipment and other general workplace requirements.
Develop and demonstrate working knowledge of battery manufacturing processes, including bi-product recycling processes.
Monitor and troubleshoot machine systems and processes using Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
Develop and demonstrate understanding and ability to use Human Machine Interface (HMI) to activate equipment, load material, validation, and execute recovery processes. These processes include chemical mixing, electrode processing, automated assembly, and battery cell electrification/diagnostics.
Load, inspect, and preserve necessary materials / product according to department.
Utilize automated assistive devices and validation systems throughout the manufacturing process.
Monitor processes and work alongside subject matter experts on troubleshooting and issue management.
Operate equipment including manual pendent controls for crane operation, conveyor, hand-jack and other equipment as needed.
Machine cleaning
Additional duties as assigned.