Production Associate - 1st shift!

Job Summary:

Ultralife is seeking highly motivated individuals to support the fast-paced production process throughout various stages while ensuring quality standards are met or exceeded for our government and defense and commercial customers; such as the medical device metering, and energy storage markets across the globe.

Essential Functions*:

• Read, understand, and follow drawings and/or job instructions to complete tasks. Ensure that products manufactured meet requirements specified in their controlling documents (work orders, PWI’s, procedures, forms, etc.).
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety requirements as detailed in the process work instructions (PWIs).
• Production tasks may include;
  • Welding (resistance, TIG)
  • Soldering
  • Loading/unloading, operating, and monitoring machines, making any necessary adjustments to product and/or machine to ensure high quality standards.
  • Setup and change out tooling.
  • Testing as required by operation (ex. SPC/MES, pass/fail, etc.)
  • Performing wire prep
  • Recording and maintaining neat, legible, complete, and accurate production records
  • Performing manual assembly operations (ex. gluing, shrink wrapping, cell placement)
  • Packaging of product
  • Label making
  • Running a slitter
  • Performing tab cutting operations
  • Quality checks, both visual and using measurement tools (gauges)
  • Computer skills/SPC computer work and accurate logging of information into a computer system
  • Cleaning tools, machines, and work area. Properly disposing of any hazardous waste in accordance with EHS procedures.
• Multi-task between different job responsibilities.
• Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Use critical thinking, judgment, and decision making to perform specific job task ensuring safety and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Communicate to Line Leader, Engineer, or Manager/Supervisor any issues that may affect product quality or safety concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Training / Skills / Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting preferred.
• Soldering experience preferred, IPC Soldering Certification a plus.
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Experience in reading, understanding, and following job instructions to complete tasks.
• Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within tight tolerances.
• Basic math skills (counting, adding, and subtracting).
• Prior experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:
  • Welding
  • Use of measuring equipment (ex. scales and calipers)
  • Computer-based testing
  • Understanding of percentages and ability to read and convert measurements
  • Convert units of measurement (kilograms to pounds, inches to millimeters, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to operate a fork truck or powered walkie preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous sitting or standing/walking for majority of the workday, depending on operation.
• Frequent use of hand coordination.
• Occasional to frequent use of arms to reach.
• Some operations require the frequent use of a foot pedal.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs.
• Ability to work within Cathode department; dust/air quality and/or subject to elevated temperature environment.
• Ability to work within Dry Room; exposure to changes in temperature and humidity