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Job Title: Electrode Coating Machine OperatorJob DescriptionThe Electrode Coating Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining specialized electrode coating equipment used in the manufacturing of battery electrodes. This role supports production quality, process consistency, equipment performance, and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure coated electrodes meet precise specification requirements for downstream cell assembly.
Responsibilities
- Operate electrode coating, drying, calendaring, slitting, and material handling equipment using control panel machine controls.
- Prepare and load coating materials, slurries, and rollers according to detailed work instructions.
- Monitor coating quality with extremely high attention to detail, including thickness down to 0.001 mm, web tension, line speed, oven temperatures, viscosity, and coating weight.
- Inspect coated electrodes for defects such as streaks, wrinkles, pinholes, contamination, uneven coating, edge defects, or adhesion issues.
- Perform in-process measurements and quality checks using gauges, microscopes, and other metrology tools.
- Assist with machine setup, changeovers, cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities to support continuous production.
- Disassemble, clean, quality check, and reassemble coating pumps and related equipment between production runs by following mechanical instructions and photo-based guides.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues and escalate more complex problems to Engineering or Maintenance teams.
- Maintain strict compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, chemical handling protocols, and clean manufacturing practices.
- Identify, track, and maintain accurate inventory of supplies and materials needed for production.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support ongoing process improvements and problem-solving in an R&D-focused environment.
Essential Skills
- Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally including machine setup and changeovers.
- Strong mechanical skills, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble machines, pumps, and related equipment after electrode runs.
- Demonstrated responsibility for in-process and finished product quality in a manufacturing setting, beyond basic button-pushing operations.
- Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tape measures, scales, and other precision measuring equipment.
- High level of attention to detail when monitoring and verifying coating quality and equipment performance.
- Capability to stand for an entire shift in a general manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, squatting, and other physical movements as needed.
- Use of steel-toed shoes in the production environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in production line or assembly line environments.
- Background in the manufacturing industry, particularly in coating or industrial processes.
- Hands-on experience with slitter machines, punch press operation, or similar industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with quality checks and inspection processes in a manufacturing setting.
- Comfort working with automated equipment and adapting to new technologies in a rapidly growing environment.
Why Work Here?You will join a rapidly growing organization that operates with the energy and excitement of a startup, offering tremendous learning and growth opportunities. The environment is highly focused on research and development, where solving problems and working through challenges is part of the daily experience. Team members can contribute to shaping processes as new automated equipment is introduced, while benefiting from a supportive culture and a strong focus on continuous improvement. The benefits package includes seven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to 4% of employee salary, two weeks of parental leave, and a referral bonus program. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a very clean manufacturing environment designed to meet stringent battery production requirements. While the coating area can be the messiest due to coating materials, it remains well-maintained and orderly. The facility is temperature-controlled to a comfortable level, with typical warmer areas around 75 degrees in the summer. The organization is bringing in a significant amount of new automated equipment and is in rapid growth mode, creating a dynamic and evolving workplace. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Steel-toed shoes are required, and employees work on their feet for most of the shift in a general manufacturing setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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