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Machine Operator (Weekend Shift)

Saft Batteries

Cockeysville, MD,

Machine Operator (Weekend Shift)

Saft Batteries

Cockeysville, MD,
 
Number Of Vacancies: 2
 

Weekend Shifts:

Fri, Sat, Sun: 6 AM – 6 PM

Fri, Sat, Sun: 6 PM – 6 AM

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work in an environment where adhering to safety policies and procedures are required as well as consistently utilizing safe work practices
  • Set up, operate and maintain production and test equipment, machines and tools using process documents, diagrams, and written instructions
  • Operate filling equipment, temperature chambers and various other test equipment and become proficient in each machine’s operations
  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition utilizing 6S standards while following all safety requirements
  • Inspect for product conformance by performing visual inspection and reviewing electrical performance results
  • Follow written and verbal instructions as well as possess an ability to organize and perform multiple duties
  • Possess the desire, aptitude and energy to become proficient to perform all of the department’s tasks

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

  • The ability to comprehend written instructions and to clearly document and record the results of the work that you perform
  • Experience running machinery and/or test equipment as well as and producing products of high quality
  • Possess great organizational skills and maintain an organized workstation to optimize product flow to feed downstream stations
  • Ability to safely work with energized cells and has a basic understanding of electrical circuits, to include an understanding of voltage, current and impedance
  • Experience using basic hand tools to include torque tools, electrical meters
  • Possess a keen eye for detail and be able to notice small variances in processes and materials that may affect final product quality
  • Communicate clearly and accurately to describe in detail any machine or product issues that may have occurred and possess the ability to communicate this information to all levels of management
  • Reliable, trustworthy and able to work either independently or as part of a team
  • Problem solving skills that permit diagnosing and correcting of issues that may occur during equipment operation
  • Possess the ability and willingness to rapidly learn and understand the tasks assigned

 

Working Conditions

  • PPE requirements include safety glasses, face shield, steel toed shoes, latex/neoprene gloves and lab coats
  • Work environment will be in a dry room where cooled and low humidity air is constantly present
  • This position could require standing for most of each day
  • Be available to work overtime as schedules occasionally require
  • This position requires working in an environment where chemicals are present

 

Requirements

  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • Additional schooling or training in a technical field is preferred
  • Basic computer skills with some proficiency of Excel and database usage
  • Outstanding attendance history
  • 2 years Manufacturing experience preferably running machinery
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.

About Saft Batteries

For over 100 years, Saft’s longer-lasting batteries and systems have provided critical safety applications, back-up power and propulsion for our customers. As a leading battery company, Saft’s innovative, safe, and reliable technology delivers high performance on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. 

In Maryland, Saft produces lithium-ion batteries and cells for three main industries: Space, Defense and High-Performance Racing.