Factory Automation Technician

HSAGP (Hyundai-SK America Green power) Energy LLC. is the temporary corporate name of the joint venture company between Hyundai Motor Group and SK on. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the second half of 2025 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. The new site also adds to SK On’s existing presence in Georgia. In 2022, SK started production of EV batteries at its SK Battery America site in Commerce, Georgia. SK Battery America, a $2.6 billion investment, has an annual capacity of about 22 GWh, enough to support the production of more than 200,000 EVs a year.

Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County.

Summary:

Logistics maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of logistics automation systems of the production by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This position will also need to work closely with equipment engineers, controls engineers, production engineers, production managers, and other teams to minimizing downtime, maximizing uptime, and optimizing production efficiency. This position requires some on-call support.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Management and Maintenance for Logistics Automation Equipment

• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery according to established schedules and procedures to prevent breakdowns and prolong equipment life
• Conduct equipment inspections, diagnostics, and performance checks to identify potential issues, defects, or malfunctions, and recommend corrective actions or repairs
• Support equipment engineers to manage equipment

2. Production Support

• Collaborate with production managers and engineers to coordinate maintenance activities, schedule downtime, and minimize disruptions to production schedules
• Adjust and calibrate equipment settings, parameters, and controls to maintain accuracy, quality, and consistency of output and meet production requirements
• Provide training and guidance to production operators and others on proper equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols

3. Troubleshooting for Logistics Automation Equipment

• Troubleshoot equipment and components through diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and reassemble defective parts, components, and assemblies using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Support equipment engineers to troubleshooting

4. Documentation and Report

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment status in maintenance logs, work orders, and computerized maintenance management systems
• Manage spare parts for equipment

5. Training and Development

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and reliability
• Get regular and appropriate training regarding potential safety risks and prevention measures

6. Work Environment/Safety Management

• Manage and support production environment improvement in 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
• Responsible for on-site EH&S management activities
• Support countermeasure plan and takes follow-up measures regarding preventing safety accidents

7. Other tasks as necessary to meet the organization's objectives.

• Perform routine tasks under direct and/or indirect supervision
• Possesses broad knowledge of equipment, tools, and instructions/procedures obtained through work experience

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in EV battery, auto part, automobile industry, or similar high-volume manufacturing in electrical or chemical component.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.
• Must wear PPE including safety shoes, clean suit, dust mask, latex gloves, safety glasses/safety goggles.

Physical & Mental Demands:

Office Environment: Office attire.

Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.

Work Environment: Usual office environment, production, and construction sites