OverviewStryten Energy, a growing team of 2,500 willing and fearless listeners, learners, and problem solvers works to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy storage technologies. Stryten uses a proven plastic injection molding methodology to produce critical automotive, motive and essential power battery components. Our light industrial facility in Columbus is hiring for a Machinist.
Machinist performs mold repair in a timely and effective manner in an effort to support the molding department's production objectives. Other activities include but are not limited to mold improvements, mold modifications and mold maintenance.
This opening is on 1st shift (7am - 3pm, Monday - Friday)
Responsibilities- Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on all injection molds.
- Respond to problem tag system and carry out repairs.
- Ensure work is performed in a neat and professional manner.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
- Complete work requests / work orders with a clear description of work done.
- Assist with Root Cause Analysis and repetitive failures as they relate to injection molds.
- Assist with engineering projects / modification work.
- Willingness to work as a team.
- Able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
- Ability to effectively manage time and meet specified deadlines.
- Good communication with process engineering to work on improving molding thru tooling improvements and processing; diagnose/trouble shoot and help/implement corrections to tooling problems with other facilities
- Be available to work flexible shifts to ensure support and proper coverage is available.
- Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
- Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts.
- Work within established policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
- Attend all required trainings and meetings.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE and safety equipment.
- Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and other lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Continuously improve the general housekeeping, organization of equipment, tools, and supplies to keep workstations as efficient as possible.
- Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
- Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
QualificationsPreferred Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship Training certificate (preferred but not required).
- Five years Machinist experience as it relates to injection molds. (Preferred)
- Must be able to troubleshoot and repair molds as needed.
- Fundamental understanding of injection molding
- Understanding of mold construction and mold maintenance principles.
- NC milling machines and NC lathes
- Surface grinding
- EDM machine operation
- Basic math and trigonometry
- Machine tool set-up
- Blue print reading
- Welding
- Basic mechanical layout (dimension and sketch tooling, jigs, fixture and ect.)
- Basic Computer Skills
- Physical requirements as defined in associated job analysis.
- Proven satisfactory work history (attendance and performance). This must be maintained. Attendance is critical to this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
EEOStryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Our CompanyStryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at .
