Production Operator - Entry

American Battery Solutions • Springboro, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator - Entry assembles American Battery Solutions (ABS) battery pack systems according to safety requirements, work instructions, and quality standards. The role supports efficient production by reducing waste, maintaining equipment and work areas, and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

The position requires following assigned processes and learning production expectations, including takt and cycle time, throughput, and standard work. The operator participates in safety and improvement activities, meets attendance and punctuality expectations, and may support weekend and off-shift work as required. Work is performed in a moderately loud environment and involves physically demanding tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, and operating or inspecting machinery and equipment.

American Battery Solutions is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. The role is based at the company’s Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center in Springboro, Ohio.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic problem-solving capabilities for troubleshooting issues in the production environment.
• Ability to understand process changes, updates, and related work instructions within work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to continuously stand, bend, squat, and reach and to complete physically demanding work.
• Ability to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time and respond quickly to sounds.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to pass a human performance evaluation/physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products to customer requirements and company goals.
• Complete required safety training and consistently comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Learn takt and cycle time, throughput expectations, and standard work for each assigned operation.
• Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documented processes for assigned tasks or stations.
• Reduce rework and scrap over time by improving understanding of quality requirements.
• Participate in safety activities, such as safety observations and GEMBA walks, and contribute ideas for improving 6S or ergonomics.
• Meet schedule, attendance, and punctuality expectations in alignment with company policy.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company-provided 401(k) savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and retirement program.

What This Job Offers

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