What to Expect

A Lead Cell Recycling Operator at Gigafactory 1 is responsible for the equipment operation and overall production output of the Cell Recycling Plant. The operator is also responsible for ensuring all Cell Recycling equipment is operating at peak-efficiency in correlation with specific safety guidelines.

As a Tesla Gigafactory 1 Lead Cell Recycling Operator, you will have the opportunity to operate and support development of a pilot plant to full-scale operation and drive Tesla toward closing the loop on battery recycling. Cell Recycling Operators will work closely R&D process engineering to continuously develop and improve cell recycling systems that will help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
What You’ll Do

· Operate and monitor proprietary cell recycling equipment, bulk material flow systems, high-flow exhaust and scrubber systems, water/wastewater systems, and separation equipment (e.g. magnetic separation systems, vibratory systems, etc.) according to design.

· Act as point of contact for plant operations and needs

· Monitor & control the high-level process dynamics and transformation occurring in each unit of operation (combustion, cell discharge, magnetic separation, dissection, shredding, etc.).

· Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through monitoring control software and verifying parameters/trends

· Provide support for new process equipment testing installation, commissioning, and sustainability

· Supply feedback on performance of process equipment highlighting issues and necessary/required improvements.

· Track process data and collect samples for analysis.

· Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and system checks

· Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with R&D and Program Management and adjust process parameters to optimization.

· Provide emergency spill response/cleanup and perform decontamination of equipment

· Perform breakdown/processing and packaging of universal waste streams such as battery packs, modules, cells and R&D debris
What You’ll Bring

· Ability to prioritize Environmental, Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

· Required to work with and around hazardous areas and hazardous chemicals and materials

· General technical/mechanical understanding of chemical processes and strong troubleshooting skills

· Basic understanding of electrochemistry, chemical treatment, fine milling, gravity separation, pyro-metallurgy, etc.

· Experience with chemical handling and water distribution is desired

· Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn.

· Must be adaptable to work schedule and working in a fast-pace environment

· Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization

· Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information

· Multitasks and adapts to constant change

· Able to use Microsoft Office software

· Able to wear all required PPE associated with required tasks

· Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 10+ hours per day, wear powered air purifying respirator as needed for specific tasks, Lift at least 50-75 lbs on a regular basis, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and sometimes may have to twist and bend body, Ability to climb ladders/stairs, Work in loud environment. Must be able to discern audible alarms.

· 2 years of college/technical school or equivalent work experience.

· Applicable documented Training and/or Certifications is a plus.

· Basic math skills

· Basic knowledge of controls equipment including flow meters, level sensors and pressure sensors

· Basic mechanical aptitude

· Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts and carts

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands

· Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:

· Ability to work outside in the elements ranging from 0-110F in the wind, rain, and snow.

· Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 30 lbs. for up to 20 feet in distance.

· Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach

· Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time.

· 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, and hearing.

· Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment

· Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials.

· Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat , and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

• Ability to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator while performing mildly or moderately exertional tasks for 4 consecutive hours, up to 12 hours per day
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sparks, NV 89437: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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