Manufacturing Technician Job Description
Location: On-site, primarily in Oakland, California; occasional work in Richmond, California may be required
Position: Full-time, hourly
Schedule: Shift schedule may vary based on business needs
Experience level: Entry to mid-level
About Enzinc
Enzinc is a battery materials company developing advanced materials for next-generation energy storage. We’re building a growing manufacturing team to help develop and validate new production methods. This is an opportunity to join the team as our Manufacturing Tech Center expands.
Position Summary
Enzinc is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support operations at our pilot Manufacturing Tech Center (MTC). In this hands-on role, you’ll prepare materials, operate production equipment, characterize products, and document experiments and production runs. You’ll work closely with engineers and technicians to develop, improve, and validate manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Prepare anode slurries and operate equipment used to produce anode materials.
- Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on equipment such as pumps, furnaces, conveyors, and compressors.
- Conduct product quality checks using a range of inspection and analytical methods.
- Manually assemble anodes and current collectors.
- Record experiment and production information in Enzinc’s data management system.
- Performing physical work in a warehouse environment where temperatures fluctuate with seasons from hot to cold (warehouse temperature may be up to 10 degrees hotter than outdoor temperature in summer/fall).
- Work with engineers to develop and improve processes that support product quality, reliability, and productivity.
- Write, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for MTC equipment and processes.
- Help implement and maintain the MTC’s environmental, health, and safety practices.
- Support the development of technician training materials and procedures as the manufacturing team grows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing development projects.
- Work in a small team and comfortable managing multiple tasks
- Assist with ordering, organizing, and managing laboratory supplies and chemicals.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions about experimental plans, results, and process improvements.
- Self-starter in an ambiguous environment with shifting priorities
- A technical degree or at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment or quality control.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing or laboratory work, which may include employment, internships, or technical coursework.
- Comfort working with chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and document work accurately.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and working with production or quality records.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing pilot-line environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and basic analytical methods.
- Have worked with a large conveyor furnace
- Have worked with batching and casting slurry on a screen printer
Process and Team Support
- Work with engineers to develop and improve processes that support product quality, reliability, and productivity.
- Write, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for MTC equipment and processes.
- Help implement and maintain the MTC’s environmental, health, and safety practices.
- Support the development of technician training materials and procedures as the manufacturing team grows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing development projects.
- Work in a small team and comfortable managing multiple tasks
- Assist with ordering, organizing, and managing laboratory supplies and chemicals.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions about experimental plans, results, and process improvements.
- Self-starter in an ambiguous environment with shifting priorities
- A technical degree or at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment or quality control.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing or laboratory work, which may include employment, internships, or technical coursework.
- Comfort working with chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and document work accurately.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and working with production or quality records.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing pilot-line environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and basic analytical methods.
- Have worked with a large conveyor furnace
- Have worked with batching and casting slurry on a screen printer
Minimum Qualifications
- A technical degree or at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or quality control.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing or laboratory work, which may include employment, internships, or technical coursework.
- Comfort working with chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and document work accurately.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and working with production or quality records.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing pilot-line environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and basic analytical methods.
- Have worked with a large conveyor furnace
- Have worked with batching and casting slurry on a screen printer
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and basic analytical methods.
- Have worked with a large conveyor furnace
- Have worked with batching and casting slurry on a screen printer
Benefits
Enzinc offers competitive hourly pay, health care, a 401(k) plan, and company equity.
Enzinc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.