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.