Quality control technician- 2nd shift

Get to know East Penn!:

In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview:

Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking a Quality Control Technician in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will perform various lithium-ion quality tasks including inspections of electrode, cells, and packs.

This is a 2nd shift position Monday through Friday from 2:30pm - 11:00pm.

Must be able to work 6:00am-2:30pm for 1-2 months for training.

This position will pay $22.00 per hour. A shift differential of $1.50 will be added once you transition to the 2nd shift.

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

Responsibilities:

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Perform in-process visual inspections of Li-ion electrode, cells, and packs.
• Perform dimensional inspection of parts against print tolerances.
• Complete NCMRs for rejected incoming material.
• Complete all ISO quality related documentation.
• Record quality anomalies and machine yield rates and report to Quality Engineer.
• Record material and batch information on travelers.
• Ensure and maintain cleanliness of work area and gages used in the inspection process.
• Train co-workers and assist others when problems arise.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality, and conduct.
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
• Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed.
• Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators
• Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High School or GED.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience; previous battery quality inspection experience preferred.

• Individual must be comfortable building products for US and ally military testing and use.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 40 pound loads several times per day and stand for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in dry room / clean room environment (0 to 2% relative humidity).

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

East Penn Benefits:

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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