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SK battery America ยท 2 months ago

Production Maintenance Technician

SK Battery America is a leader in the battery manufacturing industry, and they are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician. The role involves performing maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently.

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Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical equipment in accordance with standardized procedures
Troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, using standard and specialized hand / power tools
Performs a wide variety of service work on equipment and machines. Maintain, Repair and Modification
Assist regular inventory inspections for spare parts. Keep written documentation on inventory ordering and use
Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
Capable of working with outside contractors for trouble shooting procedures
Self-motivated person that works with little direction
Understanding urgency to trouble shoot machines and bring production back on line
Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as required
Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments
Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures
Replaces or repairs machine belts, chains, or cables
Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines
Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape
Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical maintenanceElectrical maintenanceHydraulicsPneumaticsMicrosoft OfficeReading ComprehensionBilingual (English / Korean)

Required

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing environment (preferred automotive, EV battery, Mechanical or Electrical)
Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35lbs
The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down the stairs
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours / day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours / day

Preferred

Experience in maintenance with Manufacturing Industrial fields
Fundamental understanding of mechanical maintenance, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Experience in handling Heavy equipment, spare parts or materials
Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Reading Comprehension; Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Writing; Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Bilingual (English / Korean)

Company

SK battery America

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About SK Battery America (SKBA) As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology.

H1B Sponsorship

SK battery America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (17)
2024 (12)
2023 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Yoonsang /yoonsahng/ Chaey
CEO & President
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Rick Sepeta
Vice President of Operations, Chief Production Officer
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