Teledyne Technologies-posted 11 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Redlands, CA

Pasting / Casting Department (Grid Casting Operator) Teledyne Battery Products is dedication to every employee and client’s success. Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world, trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Battery Products are EveryWhereYouLook! Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing organization whose company culture is centered on empowering its employees to make decisions? As one of the leading manufacturers in producing high performance, high-quality batteries for use in today's modern general aviation aircraft, Teledyne Battery Business is focused on hiring the best available talent! Position Summary: Operate, monitor, and maintain Wirtz ConCast continuous grid casting machinery to produce lead-acid battery negative (and optionally positive) grids with precision in dimensions, alloy composition, and structural integrity. Maintain quality standards while ensuring safety compliance and minimal lead scrap.

  • Set up, calibrate, and operate ConCast CC‑series machinery according to production specifications—thickness, grid width, lug placement, alloy type (calcium, antimony, tin, pure lead).
  • Control melt level, flow, and system temperature using process control systems.
  • Monitor the casting process continuously to maintain precise thickness/weight tolerances and zero-scrap lead casting.
  • Conduct routine maintenance—including mold/lug chamber cleaning, lubricating guide pins, and replacing worn components or mold coats.
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections using gauges; sample and document quality parameters.
  • Identify process deviations or quality defects; initiate corrective measures or escalate to supervision immediately.
  • Keep accurate production, maintenance, and quality logs via manual or computerized systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety protocols including PPE usage, lead handling, and housekeeping requirements.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2+ years in continuous or gravity casting in manufacturing (e.g., metal or battery plate casting).
  • Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
  • Experience monitoring process parameters (temperature, flow, cooling).
  • Competency using gauges, meters, and data systems for quality control.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for prolonged periods, and work in noisy environments.
  • Experience specifically with Wirtz ConCast or similar continuous grid casting systems.
  • Familiarity with lead-alloy chemistry used in battery grids.
  • Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
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