Battery manufacturing technician - Electrode technician
Engineering and manufacturing
Level 3 -
Prepare for and conduct processes in one stage of cell or battery manufacture.
Reference: OCC1338A
Status:
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
AceOn Group, Alexander Technologies Europe Ltd, AMTE Power, Aston Martin, British Volt, IIika, Jaguar Landrover, Faraday Institution, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Warwick University, Williams Advanced Engineering
Summary
Battery manufacturing technicians are found in the process manufacturing sector, producing cells and batteries.
Cells and batteries store chemical energy and convert it to electrical energy. A cell is a single unit, whereas two or more cells is a battery. They are used in transport - micro-mobility such as scooters and bikes, cars, vans, lorries, buses, trains, planes, and ships. Domestic applications such as power walls. Power industry grid balancing facilities. Mobile phones and laptops and many more. Batteries play a key role in the environmental agenda, providing storage for renewable energy generation and power to electric vehicles.
This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed on the core and one option relevant to their role. The options are:
- Option 1. Electrode technician
- Option 2. Cell assembly technician
- Option 3. Ageing, formation and testing technician
- Option 4. Module and pack technician
Battery manufacturing technicians prepare for and conduct processes in one stage of cell or battery manufacture. Electrode technicians produce the component that goes in battery cells. They perform processes such as mixing, coating, drying, calendering, and electrode slitting. Cell assembly technicians make individual cells performing processes such as winding, stacking, filling, and sealing. Formation technicians perform formation, ageing and testing processes and final inspection of cells, ensuring cells are charged and working. Module and pack technicians combine individual cells to make battery modules and packs, and conduct end of line testing and cell finishing. In relation to the stage that they work in, technicians conduct quality assurance and maintain process records. Maintaining workplace health, safety and environment is also key. Technicians also support other activities including continuous improvement, inventory control, and maintenance.
In their daily work, they interact with other members of the manufacturing team. They also have contact with other teams for example, process engineers, maintenance engineers, supply chain staff, and warehouse staff.
They are responsible for complying with health, safety, environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. This may include wearing specialist personal protective equipment for working in clean and dry facilities, and with high voltage and hazardous materials such as electrolyte. They must ensure that products meet quality specifications and manufacturing guidelines and are produced to schedule and cost. They may work as part of a small or large manufacturing team.
They typically report to a production manager.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
AceOn Group, Alexander Technologies Europe Ltd, AMTE Power, Aston Martin, British Volt, IIika, Jaguar Landrover, Faraday Institution, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Warwick University, Williams Advanced Engineering
Typical job titles include:
Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Maintain workplace health, safety and environment following safety, environmental and risk management systems.
Duty D2
Conduct handover responsibilities for example, receive information from or pass information to other shifts or departments.
Duty D3
Complete process manufacturing records. For example, production records.
Duty D4
Undertake quality control processes.
Duty D5
Support inventory control. Ensure the required materials and consumables are available for production. Assist with the internal movement of materials.
Duty D6
Support maintenance activities. For example, help engineering in set-up and calibration tasks, report faults, conduct routine preventative maintenance such as inspecting machinery.
Duty D7
Support continuous improvement activities. For example, developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process to increase product quality and competitiveness. Identifying ways to contribute to sustainability by reducing energy use and waste. Collecting data to use to analyse and improve the process.
Duty D8
Support internal and external audits. For example, supply information.
Duty D9
Prepare for electrode manufacturing.
Duty D10
Perform electrode manufacturing processes for example: mixing, coating, drying, calendering, and electrode slitting.
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