Lead Battery Disassembly Technician

The role

The Lead Battery Disassembly Technician performs safe disassembly of EV battery packs and modules in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual contributor role provides technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians on the floor.

What you will do

• Perform controlled disassembly of EV and stationary storage battery packs and modules.
• Serve as floor-level subject matter expert on disassembly, high-voltage safety, LOTO, and rigging.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new and existing technicians.
• Verify the quality, safety, and completeness of teammates' disassembly and rigging work.
• Monitor adherence to floor conduct standards and escalate violations.
• Isolate and de-energize high-voltage systems.
• Identify, sort, and route components for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
• Handle lithium-ion battery materials using approved containment and safety methods.
• Execute standardized work in a high-throughput production environment.
• Perform rigging and controlled lifting of large-format battery packs and energy storage systems.

Required qualifications

• 4-6 years of battery disassembly or related high-voltage/mechanical experience
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and explain technical procedures
• Ability to participate in high voltage training and certifications
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting (30-50lbs)
• Ability to stand for the majority of a 12-hour shift
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying temperatures
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must meet all requirements for use of a full-face respirator, including medical clearance and fit testing

Nice to have

• Prior rigging and heavy material handling experience

Benefits

• Training and certification provided for material handling equipment
• Training and certification provided for mechanical lifts

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries. The company was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla.