Production Operator Nights

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers’ sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

The Analytical Chemist of the Covington Plant reports to the Quality Manager. In this position, the Employee shall be responsible for both the final quality checks of finished goods and for promoting continuous improvement of the plant’s production processes.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Evaluating new instrumentation and technology.


• Developing new methods/procedures and implementing new instrumentation.


• Training and improving existing instruments and methods.


• Calibration of instrumentation.


• Maintaining instrumentation and equipment.


• Reviewing and maintaining quality assurance programs.


• Providing technical expertise both in the lab and for on-stream analyses.


• Maintaining, reviewing, and revising procedures to assure that proper techniques are being followed and technicians are trained as necessary.


• Troubleshooting methods in routine use.


• Communicate promptly with Operation and Supervisor regarding off spec results.


• Coordination of laboratory sample schedules and performance tests with operations.


• Ensuring the laboratory is aligned with ISO 90001 and cGMP.


• Maintaining Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Product Certification

• Documenting and maintaining procedures for LIMS concerning details such as sample/data identification and traceability as well as details on status of test results for samples tested.


• Communicating/Training of personnel in any LIMS related issues such as any changes or upgrades to the LIMS.


• Maintaining the LIMS database for customer masters, specifications, ranges, and sample schedules.


• Maintaining controlled documents, legal files, raw instrument data and information.


• Providing guidance for customer inquiries about laboratory services.


• Procurement of materials for instrument maintenance and instrument consumables.


• Maintaining batch and shipment records for all products.


• Reviewing the final product COAs for correctness.


• Reporting any incorrect information to the laboratory department.


• Reviewing the chemical inventory for the laboratory.


• Facilitating sharing of best practices throughout laboratories to drive continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be committed to and support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.


• Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.


• Attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.


• Follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.

Required Skills / Abilities:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Environmental, or Engineering with one or more years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment


• Technical training and experience with analytical equipment and chemistry principles

Experience:

• 1 or more years of previous laboratory experience, experience with battery materials a plus

• Understanding of chemical processes (i.e., acid/base reactions, chemical identification)


• Prior experience with analytical equipment to perform ICP-OES, SEM, X-Ray Karl Fischer Titration, Tapped Density, Particle Size Analysis a strong plus.


• Attention to detail.


• Desire to be a strong team member.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.


• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs


• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.


• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

APPLY TODAY!

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers’ sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Shift Hours: 5:00pm – 3:30am (Mon-Thurs) 10 Hour Shift

Production Operator is responsible for operating battery material manufacturing equipment. Additional responsibilities include conducting quality checks, engaging in basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance throughout the production process, and collecting qualifying products and packages for shipment.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all local, state and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.

• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding safety, production, quality or any other operational issues. Actively participates in pre-shift meetings to assist in the development of individual work plans.

• Perform manufacturing tasks related to the recycling of batteries and the production of NMC cathode powder. Includes mechanical disassembly of battery packs and modules, operating and controlling mechanical shredder, vibratory sieve, and metals separation machines.

• Perform cleaning and routine preventative maintenance on heavy production machines

• Learns and follows safety regulations and wear the prescribed personal protective equipment

• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklift, drum dollies, hoists, and experienced using basic hand and power tools,

• Complete and accurately record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, raw material lot numbers, process and reaction conditions, and process yields in accordance with good documentation practices.

• Maintain a clean and productive area by ensuring that equipment and work area is cleaned after use and the equipment is maintained per the preventative maintenance schedule.

• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies to ensure team has necessary supplies available to complete project work.

• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials/productions to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.

• Follows and abides by all EH&S policies, practices, and procedures in association with department specific responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be committed to and support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.


• Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.


• Attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.


• Follow 6S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.

Education: High school diploma and minimum of 3+ years of applicable production experience or post High School education and 1+ years production experience

Skills:

-Attention to detail, capable of understanding and following verbal and written instructions

– Hands on aptitude with mechanical process equipment

– Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

– Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.


• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs


• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.


• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

What we offer you:

-A competitive salary

-Full Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

APPLY TODAY!

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Production Supervisor is to help with the scale up of technology during its pilot plant development and optimization.

Nights Shift Position

12hr shifts: 5:00pm-3:30am

Job Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned production line to ensure all work is performed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.

• Communicate with line workers regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participates in pre-shift meetings to assist in the development of individual work plans.

• Perform manufacturing tasks related to the recycling of batteries and the production of NMC cathode powder. Includes mechanical disassembly of battery packs and modules, operating and controlling mechanical shredder, vibratory sieve, and metals separation machines.

• Assist in creating schedules for work forces and material

• Perform cleaning and routine preventative maintenance on heavy production machines

• Ensure all staff Learns and follows safety regulations and wear the prescribed personal protective equipment

• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklift, drum dollies, hoists, and experienced using basic hand and power tools,

• Complete and accurately record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, raw material lot numbers, process and reaction conditions, and process yields in accordance with good documentation practices.

• Maintain a clean and productive area by ensuring that equipment and work area is cleaned after use and the equipment is maintained per the preventative maintenance schedule.

• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies to ensure team has necessary supplies available to complete project work.

• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials/productions to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.

• Follows and abides by all EH&S policies, practices, and procedures in association with department specific responsibilities.

• Active member of the first responding team of facility

• Other duties as assigned

Education: High school diploma and minimum of 3+ years of applicable production supervisory experience or post High School education and 1+ years production supervisory experience

Skills:

-Attention to detail, capable of understanding and following verbal and written instructions

– Hands on aptitude with mechanical process equipment

– Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

– Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.


• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs


• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.


• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Job Type: Full-time

APPLY TODAY!

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

Shift: Nights 7pm – 7:30am (12 Hours)

Production Technician I is responsible for operating the standard procedures for battery discharge and disassembly of lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs. Additional responsibilities include conducting quality checks, engaging in basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance throughout the production process, and collecting qualifying products and packages for shipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.


• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participates in pre-shift meetings to assist in the development of individual work plans.


• Perform manufacturing tasks related to the recycling of batteries.


• Perform mechanical discharge and disassembly of battery cells, modules and packs related to the recycling of batteries.


• Monitor processes and perform continuous visual quality checks to ensure standards are met.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace.


• Perform cleaning and routine preventative maintenance on heavy machinery.


• Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Experienced using basic hand and power tools.


• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklift, drum dollies, hoists and experience using basic hand and power tools.


• Complete and accurately record data such as process, equipment, downtime occurrences, raw material lot numbers, process and reaction conditions, and process yields in accordance with good documentation practices.


• Ensure equipment and work area is cleaned after use and the equipment is maintained per the preventive maintenance schedule.


• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies to ensure team has necessary supplies available to complete projects.


• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials/product to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients, quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.


• Follows and abides by all EH&S policies, practices, and procedures in association with department specific responsibilities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.


• Ability to communicate, understand and follow verbal and written instructions.


• Must be detail orientated.


• Hands on aptitude with mechanical and electrical process equipment.


• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or production experience or management evaluation approval.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is committed to and must support the EHS management process to obtain the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification as well as participate in system standards and practices in its compliance and commitment to policies, objectives, operational controls, documentation, system guidelines, and others that the organization subscribes to as mandatory.


• Will participate in all EHS aspects, including reporting hazards, incidents, and injury/illness without fear of reprisal.


• Must attend an Environment, Health, and Safety Orientation program appropriate to their work environment.


• The employee must follow 5S step-by-step methodology to maintain orderly workspaces and resources thereby enhancing productivity and safety.


• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.


• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs


• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.


• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

APPLY TODAY!

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.