About this Production Associate, Energy role at Redwood Materials
About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.
Position Summary:
The Production Associate I, Energy is an entry-level role responsible for assembling energy storage stalls, moving materials, and testing finished product within production operations. The role follows documented work instructions and performs individual assignments under the direction of the Supervisor, Production. This is a fully on-site role at BMC 1, with work performed in person. The role requires accurate documentation, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to safety requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assembles energy products using power tools, hand tools and automated equipment in accordance with work instructions
- Moves materials and components within the work area using a forklift, pallet jack or other PIT equipment
- Tests finished product to verify it meets requirements
- Documents assembly and test results accurately in the manufacturing execution system (MES)
- Reports quality issues, equipment problems, and safety concerns to the supervisor
- Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethical workplace behavior.
- Working around PIT equipment, overhead cranes and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) environment
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- High school diploma or GED; manufacturing experience preferred, no prior experience required
- Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely
- Ability to obtain forklift certification through on-site training
- Ability to follow work instructions and documented procedures
- Ability to enter data accurately in a computer-based system such as MES
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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