Battery Formation Operator: Precision, Safety & Quality

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation Operator in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The role ensures correct acid levels, conducts visual inspections, and adheres to safety and quality standards in a production setting.

Key duties include handling battery caps, conveyors, polarity checks, and proper PPE usage. Requires a HS diploma, forklift certification, and 6 months to 1 year of machine operator experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months–1 year machine operator experience.
• Stand-up lift / forklift certification.
• Read and understand basic English.
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Responsibilities

• Place caps onto batteries according to battery type.
• Stack on/off conveyors.
• Identify defects prior to filling with acid.
• Analyze correct direction of batteries during off bearing.
• Identify correct cables (jumpers) for different batteries.
• Demonstrate proper use of table lift during off bearing.
• Ensure correct marking on battery rack to aid Circuit Tender.
• Display correct use of PPE.
• Perform general housekeeping and meet quality standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic math

Basic English reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up Lift / Forklift Certification

Job description

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation Operator in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The role ensures correct acid levels, conducts visual inspections, and adheres to safety and quality standards in a production setting.

Key duties include handling battery caps, conveyors, polarity checks, and proper PPE usage. Requires a HS diploma, forklift certification, and 6 months to 1 year of machine operator experience.