Casting Operator I

Trojan Battery Company • Ann St., CA

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About The Position

The Casting Operator I applies the appropriate paste to grids to create plates that help batteries hold their charge. The role also involves loading raw materials into machines and manually moving materials to and from machines. The operator follows blood lead health and hygiene protocols, hazard communication procedures, ergonomic recommendations, and safety procedures. The position requires operating a forklift, performing quality inspections, entering data, wearing required personal protective equipment including a respirator, lifting 50–80 pounds, and standing for long periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work in a lead-acid battery manufacturing plant.
• Six months to two years of manufacturing or plant experience.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and a heavy environment.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls and gauges.
• Commitment to safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Apply the appropriate paste to grids to create plates that help batteries hold their charge.
• Load raw materials into machines.
• Manually move materials to and from machines.
• Assist the operator in monitoring pasting machine function.
• Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity and enter data into a data collector.
• Operate a forklift to move materials and complete required documentation.
• Follow blood lead health and hygiene protocols, hazard communication procedures, ergonomic recommendations, and safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Lift 50–80 pounds and stand for long periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED