Automation Equipment Operator

Summary

As an Automation Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining highly automated production equipment within our advanced EV battery manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of automation systems while performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to support continuous production.

• Operate and oversee automated equipment in accordance with operational manuals and safety standards
• Classify and respond to alarms (minor/major), resolving issues directly on-site when possible
• Perform immediate safety checks and shut down equipment when necessary
• Conduct routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, part replacement)
• Identify recurring issues and collaborate with engineers/technicians to reduce unnecessary alarms
• Record and maintain detailed logs of equipment operation, alarms, maintenance activities, and downtime
• Support troubleshooting of automation systems (PLC, sensors, robots, etc.) and escalate as needed
• Follow established SOPs for equipment care, safety compliance, and clean room requirements
• Uphold 5S3R standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain / Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
• Participate in cross-training, mentoring, and team meetings to support continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Vocational Certificate or Associate’s Degree preferred
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (Day or Night shift, 8–12-hour schedule)

• 1+ year of manufacturing, automation equipment operation, or technical production work preferred
• Automotive battery or secondary cell production experience a plus
• At least 1 year of continuous work history with a single employer in the last 5 years

• Ability to classify and respond to equipment alarms effectively
• Basic understanding of automation systems (PLCs, sensors, robots, etc.)
• Competence with computer systems and ability to complete production/maintenance logs
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, nitrile gloves, ear protection, clean room suit
• Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours: lift/push/pull; stoop, twist, bend; reach overhead; sit and/or stand; use of hands and fingers to perform job function

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 15 paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• A climate-controlled facility for year-round comfort
• Structured pay increases twice a year
• A night shift premium for eligible roles
• Opportunities for growth and training

A commitment to dependability and flexibility as shift times may adjust based on production needs. All hourly positions are full-time roles, and every team member plays an important role in keeping our operation running smoothly. We value reliability and fairness, which is why we use an attendance points system to track tardiness and unplanned absences in a transparent way.

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.