Northvolt has an exciting job offer for skilled CNC operators to join our passionate team in Skellefteå.

In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.

You will work in close collaboration with technicians, engineers and other production personnel. Your main focus will be on manufacture of high precision components using a range of CNC and manual Machine tools which are required to support the mass manufacture of lithium ion cells.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Program and operate a range of machine tools which includes CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, WEDM & Die sinker, surface & cylindrical grinding machines to manufacture component parts.

- Perform routine periodic maintenance of the machines.

- Manufacture parts on manual lathe & milling machines.

- Work closely with Tooling Engineer and design teams.

- Help with delivery of departmental objectives and improvement activities.

- Comprehensive documentation of all work activities carried out.

- Adherence to all company procedures and processes.

- Maintain high shop safety, quality and 5 S standards.

- Attend role specific training as required.

The person we are looking for is strongly goal oriented, structured, curious and eager to learn. We are looking for you who is a team-player, innovative and has a natural can do attitude. We see that you like to communicate with others, that you have good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic and dependability.

In you role, you will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and also see the results of your work. If you have a genuine interest in the green energy sector, as well as a genuine interest in machining; this is the place to be! The central workshop is a key support function of the maintenance department and key to Northvolts mission to enable the future of Energy.

Skills & Requirements:

- Must have completed a recognized Apprenticeship, attended Technical/ trade school and hold a qualification of Machinist.

- Minimum of 3 year’s experience.

- Fluency in English.

- Proven strong background in machine programming and operation.

- Strong knowledge of work holding methods and fixturing.

- Experience of machining exotic metals, stainless steels and engineered plastics.

- Good understanding of tolerancing and limits and fits and surface finish requirements.

- Must be PC literate and can demonstrate basic use of Microsoft office tools.

- Desirable – Experience in Siemens, Makino programming language.

- Desirable – AutoCad or other drawing package knowledge.

What we offer: 

Relocation services If you live outside Skellefteå or Sweden today, we offer relocation services to our employees and their families. We support the process of immigration, home finding, schooling, spouse support, and much more. We will provide you with more information about this during your first call with the recruiter. We also have teams to support you with all you need to know regarding Swedish tax systems, parental leave, pension, and more. In other words – we’ll help out when needed!

For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain from including your picture and age with your application to help us with this. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Contact: Fanny Källströmer, Employer branding & onboarding manager, e-post: hi@northvolt.com