Production Operator

Overview

Stryten Energy is looking for great additions to the Salina, KS team. Production Workers to fill Pasting positions in our production departments. Production Workers must work safely, produce high-quality products in an efficient manner, and learn other positions on the line. We’re seeking people with positive attitudes, safety and quality orientations, and a team-oriented spirit. The best candidates are dependable and take pride in their work.

Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Positions available in Pasting, Oxide, Formation, and Assembly. The starting pay rate is $23.26 per hour.

Our plant is located in Salina, KS, with proximity to nearby towns such as Concordia, Ellsworth, Herington and McPherson.

• Repeatedly lift and handle battery parts, envelope materials, elements and batteries weighing from grams to 50 pounds.
• Continuously and repeatedly load plates into feed magazines and perform hand stacking of plates.
• Perform first piece set-up, weld breaks, and weld analysis.
• Process 1,000–2,400 batteries per 10-hour shift.
• Work with a multi-person team around electrical powered machinery, torches, lead melting pots, conveyors, computers, and ventilation equipment.
• Learn and follow quality control specifications; maintain accurate SPC charts, 002 forms, and other material control documents.
• Recognize and record scrap during shift when required.
• Fill out JD Edwards reconciliation form at end of shift.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area per 5S requirements.
• Comply with safety and health regulations for the protection of self and fellow workers.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Procedures and current Quality Systems requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
• Follow safety policies including use of PPE.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting from grams to 50 pounds; frequent bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, and pulling.
• Continuous standing and walking for a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to wear PPE such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and metatarsal guard shoes as required.
• May be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).
• Must work from 10 inches to 60 inches above the floor and reach 24 inches side to side.

Equipment Used:

• Small hand tools, various powered equipment and control panels, hoists, torches, platen carts, safety equipment.
• Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Education, Experience &

Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Previous manufacturing or related experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Short-term and long-term disability and employee life
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

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EEO:
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.