Machine Operator

ABOUT ONE

To transition away from fossil fuels, the world needs innovative and affordable technology. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is accelerating the world’s progress toward net zero emissions and electrification by doubling the range of electric vehicles, prioritizing safety and building a sustainable U.S. supply chain.

Founded in 2020, ONE designs and manufactures energy storage solutions for vehicles, renewables and the grid that use safe, sustainable LFP chemistry based on abundant iron. ONE is headquartered in Novi, Michigan with offices in Fremont, CA. In 2024, ONE will start battery production at the ONE Circle Gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan.  

ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help us engineer, test, improve, manufacture and market our technology. Join the #ONETeam today and be part of Forbes #3 “Best Startups to Work For” in 2023.

ONE team members are transforming the energy storage industry worldwide. The future will arrive faster if we build it together. Visit www.one.ai/careers for more information.

Job Summary 

Our Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and maintain battery cell formation equipment, ensuring production and quality output. Our Battery Cell Formation Operator will perform a range of tasks related to the assembly, testing and inspection of battery cells. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Follows company safety protocol and process. 

• Outstanding attendance and punctuality required.   

• Follows standard work procedure and work instructions required.   

• Demonstrates flexibility as needed by the business.  

• Operates complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.  

• Escalates technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.   
•  Performs a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require. Follow safety guidelines & procedures.  

Qualifications and/or Experience 

• High school diploma or GED is preferred. 

• Work safely – previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred. 

• Be punctual – Attendance is paramount to meeting our output goals.  

• Must be reliable, team-player, driven, demonstrates respect for safety and an eye for quality. 

• Perform daily safety checks of equipment and area. 

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. 

• Production and quality assurance checks and documentation 

• Perform frequent dimensional and visual quality checks. 

• Updates production records and test results as needed. 

• Communicates test results, ideas and problems to area leads or supervisor. 

• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times. 

• Ability to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Must be able to work up to 12- hour shifts. 

• Required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as but not limited to, gloves, eye protection, steel toe boots, respirator, hard hat, etc. 

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing or clean room environment with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noisy conditions. 

• Operate assigned production equipment in the department. 

• Assisting in trial runs 
• Takes responsibility for 5S/Housekeeping stages, waste elimination through workplace organization. 

Work Schedule 

• Full-time 40 hours and generally scheduled Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST 

• Work schedule to be established with supervisor to ensure Company’s client and business needs are met 

• Flexible work schedule and environment, see company policy if applicable.