Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking a Cell Assembly Operator in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will perform various automated lithium-ion cell assembly tasks, to include electrode cutting, stacking, packaging, electrolyte filling, and materials handling. 

This is a 1st shift position 6:00am - 2:30pm Mon-Fri.

This position pays $19 per hour

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Work with team to assemble Li-ion cells through a sequence of automated assembly steps at daily rates.
• Operate complex automated equipment via touch screen interface.
• Become expert in operating at least two machines. Master startup, fault resolution, and shutdown.
• Load and unload material, workpiece carriers, magazines and transfer material between machines.
• Monitor equipment for error signals, alarms, and anomalies and respond to maintain safety, quality, and yield.
• Record process anomalies and machine yield rates and report to process lead.
• Record material and batch traveler information on travelers.
• Perform in-process visual inspections of material.
• Remove scrap material from machines and place in designated containers.
• Ensure and maintain cleanliness of material and equipment.
• Train co-workers and assist others when problems arise.
• Ensure daily 5S of work area (maintain clean and organized work areas).
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality, and conduct.
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
• Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed.
• Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators.
• Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
• Physical presence on the job is essential including weekends and holidays if deemed necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating automated assembly equipment
• High school or GED degree required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be comfortable building products for US and ally military testing and use.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift 40 pound loads several times per day
• Good visual acuity
• Good manual dexterity with both hands
• Ability to stand for 2 – 4 hours at a time
• Ability to work in dry room/clean room environment (0 to 2% relative humidity)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA