Defense Battery Assembly Technician

• Tech Level I or II 
• First shift - 6 AM – 2:30 PM

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble cell pairs and modules in accordance with approved design data to include procedures and drawings
• Assemble a variety of products ranging in volume from unique single piece units to repetitive hundred unit runs
• Occasionally communicate and work with engineering to assist them in developing robust assembly processes
• Perform rework on assembled components based on written and verbal direction
• Complete build documentation records, both written and electronic, with a high level of precision and accuracy
• Perform Quality Assurance functions to include visual inspection, dimensional verification and document review
• Ability to work on live cells, modules and batteries 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extreme focus and attention to detail
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate observations, challenges and successes with production manager, engineering and customer representatives
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic understanding of DC electrical circuits 
• Ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawings and process specifications
• Ability to operate various hand-tools and numerous other manufacturing equipment
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to adapt quickly to new methods and techniques, to learn quickly and can work independently or as part of team
• Basic computer knowledge with some experience with Microsoft Office
  

Working Conditions

• Class 10,000 clean room, temperature and humidity-controlled space
• Safety glasses and Steel toe shoes required
• Standing – 75%, Sitting - 25%, 
• Working with computer - 25%
• Ability to lift 50lbs
  

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• 2 Years + Mechanical and electrical assembly experience
  

​About Saft

• This location of Saft Batteries in Cockeysville, Maryland, is part of Saft's Space and Defense division. Our site designs and develops the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for defense, space, and Formula 1 racing applications. Saft is headquartered in France, with 4,300 employees in 18 countries. Our manufacturing site in Cockeysville also houses the research and development for Saft America’s Space and Defense Divisions. 
• Our site in Cockeysville is financially stable and has not any reductions in force since 1993. We have numerous employees that have accrued 15, 30, even 50 years of tenure!