Battery Finishing Operator I — Hands-On, Safety-Focused

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Finishing/Formation Operator to fill batteries with acid to the proper level and apply caps according to battery type. Formation Operator will perform visual inspections for proper acid levels and cosmetic defects.

The role requires working in an on-site battery manufacturing plant with PPE requirements, ability to lift 50–80 lbs, and the capacity to work in extreme temperatures while maintaining strong teamwork and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher is required.
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and safety instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) are required.
• Must be clean shaven and able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• On/Off Bear batteries from production line
• Understand and practice the Quality policy
• Use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant
• Capable of working in extreme temperatures and heavy environment is a plus
• Strong team skills
• Solve problems and recommend solutions
• All employees must follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site
• Lift 50-80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Remove caps and perform visual check to ensure that batteries are facing correctly when transmitting through the conveyor
• Correctly apply proper vent caps, ensuring a tight seal, and apply labels to batteries

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic English proficiency

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or greater

Tools

Hand tools

Machine controls

Job description

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Finishing/Formation Operator to fill batteries with acid to the proper level and apply caps according to battery type. Formation Operator will perform visual inspections for proper acid levels and cosmetic defects.

The role requires working in an on-site battery manufacturing plant with PPE requirements, ability to lift 50–80 lbs, and the capacity to work in extreme temperatures while maintaining strong teamwork and safety practices.