Floater Operator

The Floater Operator position is essential to our production area, acting as a versatile team member who will transition between the Dry Room, Coating, and Formulation areas. This role is perfect for a jack of all trades who is adaptable and ready to take on various tasks within the electrode manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the drying process after electrode coating in the Dry Room.
• Handle machine start-up, load machines with coating mixtures, and troubleshoot process issues in the Coating department.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure the quality of the finished product.
• Document all processes accurately and become a subject matter expert in the roll-to-roll process of slot die coating.
• Understand process capabilities through design of experiment and data analysis.
• Develop and optimize process conditions for new materials, recipes, and designs.
• Lead new process development from validation at pilot scales to mass production scale-up.
• Drive a multi-functional team to solve complex technical problems using first principles and data-driven methodologies.

• Experience in machine operation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting automated machines.
• Responsibility for in-process and finished product quality in manufacturing.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Capability to lift 50lbs and perform tasks that involve bending and squatting.
• Use of steel-toed shoes for safety.

• Experience with operating mechanical slitter, calender, coater, or punching equipment.

Tremendous learning and growth opportunity awaits as our facility is poised for expansion, potentially increasing from 40 to over 200 employees in the next 24 months. Engage in an R&D stage environment where problem-solving is part of the daily excitement. Experience the dynamics of a startup atmosphere, offering the chance to contribute to evolving processes and innovations.

Work Environment

Work in a clean environment tailored for battery manufacturing. Although the coating area might get slightly messy due to coating materials, it remains quite clean. The facility is temperature-controlled, maintaining around 75 degrees even during summer. The position operates on a first shift schedule, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.