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Manufacturing Production Associate

  2025-12-16     Lyten     San Leandro,CA  
Description:

Lyten 3D Graphene Production Operator

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products from lithiumsulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose and with people who want to make a difference. We're not just developing advanced supermaterials we're about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

What You Will Do

Safety & Workplace Standards

  • Follow all safety rules every shift and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Report unsafe conditions, alarms, or equipment issues immediately.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow 5S or similar workplace organization standards.

Machine Operation

  • Set up, start, stop, and operate production equipment according to standard procedures.
  • Load materials, parts, or products into machines.
  • Monitor equipment screens, alarms, and process indicators to ensure proper operation.
  • Perform basic visual checks on parts or products to confirm quality and alignment.
  • Remove defective materials and escalate issues to supervisors or engineers as needed.
  • Perform routine equipment care such as cleaning, clearing debris, and basic maintenance.

Teamwork & Process Support

  • Assist with equipment startups, new procedures, and updates to work instructions.
  • Support your team to keep production flowing smoothly.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and help meet production targets.

What You Need

  • 2+ years working in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience operating production or testing equipment.
  • Comfortable using machine control panels or operator interfaces.
  • Able to follow SOPs, maintain quality standards, and meet daily production goals.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and communication.

Nice to Have

  • Experience helping launch or troubleshoot new machines.
  • Experience in a clean room, controlled environment, or similar production setting.
  • Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance or simple troubleshooting.
  • Leadership or team coordination experience.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts or adjust schedule as needed.

Physical Requirements

  • This role will require long periods of standing of up to 12 hours in a manufacturing environment.
  • The employee will be required to use his or her hands for lab instrument and equipment operation.
  • Must pass a respirator fitment test.
  • Required chem-/bio-safety training upon hiring.
  • Ability to lift, kneel, push, pull, and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.

Compensation Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between $20.75 - $32.07. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable).

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, interviews or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Lyten Does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We Do NOT use any messaging apps to recruit or communicate at any time during the recruiting process. Links to the actual job posting will be provided in the email, please verify the position is posted prior to communicating. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications will be from the recruiting team and will be from a @lyten.com email address.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

Why Work at Lyten:

At Lyten, you'll be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We're not just imagining the future we're building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you're doing great things in the world with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You'll Find at Lyten

  • A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

  • Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

  • Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

  • Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.

  • Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

  • Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

  • Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.


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