Casting Operator I

C&D Technologies; Valla (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Technologies in California is seeking a Casting Operator to apply paste to grids and create plates that help the battery hold its charge. You will load raw materials, move materials between machines, and assist with monitoring pasting equipment in a safety‑conscious environment.

The role requires high school diploma, ability to work in a lead‑acid battery plant, and familiarity with hand tools and machine controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant.
• Six months - 2 years of manufacturing/plant experience; ability to work in extreme temperatures and heavy environment.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.

Responsibilities

• Applies the appropriate paste to grids, creating plates that help the battery to hold its charge.
• Loads raw materials into machines.
• Manually moves materials from/to machines.
• Assists operator in monitoring pasting machine function.
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity; enters data into data collector.
• Operates forklift to move materials; completes required documentation.
• Must be committed to safety excellence and wear all PPE (including a respirator).
• Lift 50 - 80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Skills

Safety awareness

Temperature tolerance

Manual lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Machine controls

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Overview

Casting Operator is responsible for applying the appropriate paste to grids, create plates that help battery hold its charge. Additionally, Casting Operator loads raw materials into machines and manually moves materials from and to machines.

Areas of Focus

Casting operator will comply with blood lead health and hygiene protocols, comply with hazards communication procedures and must follow all ergonomic recommendations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities Level I

• Applies the appropriate paste to grids, creating plates that help the battery to hold its charge
• Loads raw materials into machines
• Manually on and off bears materials from/to machines
• Assists operator in monitoring pasting machine function
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity; enters data into data collector
• Operates forklift to move materials; complete any required documentation
• Must be committed to safety excellence and have ability to wear all required PPE (including a respirator)
• Lift 50 - 80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Ability to work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant
• Six months - 2 years of manufacturing/plant experience Ability to work in extreme temperatures and heavy environment
• Must be clean shaven
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc

Salary Range: $22.50-$23.50/hour

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!