Chemical Operator, Battery Minerals & Metals

Description:
Tesla’s Battery Metals and Materials group is looking for highly motivated chemical operators to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Scaling battery recycling is one of the most critical challenges of our time. You will assist in the day-to-day operation of a  semi-works facility. Chemical Operators will focus on the efficient operation and maintenance of a recycling line during their shift.  They will be responsible for ensuring the line meets rate, product quality and performance benchmarks. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and safety mindsight.  They must be adaptable, have good communication skills, and work well in fast-paced team environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating equipment, performing quality control testing, product packaging and loading/unloading finished goods and raw material.

Responsibilities:
Communicate with Senior Chemical Operators and team members regarding safety, production, quality, and operational issues
Conduct pilot plant runs/campaigns in accordance with all safety and standards by following written and verbal work instructions
Follow procedures to safely and efficiently operate equipment related to the manufacturing of chemicals
Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor pressure, temperature, and other conditions
Perform quality control testing as required, calibrations on equipment, and maintain accurate documentation
Maintain clean and safe work areas and complete required preventive maintenance

Requirements:
Quantifiable production, process, or pilot lab experience
Demonstrate abilities to operate, calibrate and maintane chemical processing equipment in a safe manner
Demonstrate experience with testing and documenting processes and results of experiements
Must be able to operate forklifts and general material handling equipment
Must be open and flexible to shift work
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 pounds
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines