About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Process Technician, PACMAN
The Process Technician, PACMAN plays a key role in launching and supporting a new production line by helping set up and test equipment, create and document workflows, keep equipment running smoothly, and step in to support day-to-day operations as needed.
Responsibilities will include:
- Constructing and installing process equipment on a new manufacturing line
- Support day-to-day operations of a continuously running assembly line, including assembly and maintenance of equipment, material staging, pallet jack operation, and performing actions within production systems and other Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Participate in root cause analysis with cross-functional teams
- Identify potential safety improvements with the Manufacturing team and work with cross-functional teams to implement
- Production inventory control tasks such as interfacing with Production Control for daily material orders, maintaining and adjusting lineside inventory to match changing production plans, and communicating material pick-up needs
- Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve processes by working with Manufacturing, EHS, Process Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Maintenance, etc.
- Operate, develop written processes, and train on manufacturing equipment and powered industrial equipment (forklifts)
- Assist in the implementation and creation of manufacturing strategies to improve operational efficiency and minimize downtime on the line
- Foster a culture of safety and compliance, with a strong focus on the safe use of production and material-handling equipment
- Positively contributes within the team environment and collaborates across business units
- Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethical workplace behavior.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years in a manufacturing/production or warehouse environment
- Previous experience in an electronic assembly, engineering technician, or Maintenance roles preferred
- Skilled navigation of complicated HMIs to access relevant data in support of process evaluation
- Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
- Experience with writing and/or editing technical procedures
- Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
- Ability to follow complex written work instructions
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to use scanners, label printers, and other IT/OT equipment
- Proficient hazard recognition skills
- A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Physical Requirements:
- Complete a respiratory fit test and medical evaluation and wear a fitted respirator for the full shift
- Stand for extended periods (more than 80% of the shift)
- Stoop, bend, push, pull and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized machinery
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions:
- Role includes work in indoor and outdoor environments
- Exposure to loud noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures, including heat and cold
- May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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