COS Operator I

Trojan Battery Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking a COS Operator to stack battery core components in the formation area. The role requires careful attention to detail, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include loading separators and plates, maintaining machine operations, performing changeovers, inspecting quality, and moving materials with a forklift. Must be able to lift 50–80 lbs, wear PPE, and follow hygiene protocols on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or greater required.
• Forklift Certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing/plant experience.
• Basic English proficiency to interpret safety instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Responsibilities

• Load separators and plates into the machine with proper alignment.
• Ensure the machine runs smoothly and safely.
• Carry out changeovers as production schedules require.
• Inspect for quality and quantity; adjust as needed under supervision.
• Operate a forklift to move materials.
• Identify plate types used on the line.
• Complete production reports as needed.
• Learn to use hand tools and machine controls.
• Must be clean shaven and follow hygiene rules on site.
• Lift 50–80 lbs and stand for long periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Must be able to lift 50-80 lbs

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

## COS Operator IApply: Lithonia, GA, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R10095It'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** COS Operator is an important step in battery formation. COS Operator will stack the elements of battery core in the correct and safe order to be placed inside the battery. This process calls for someone with an attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Areas of Focus** The COS Stacking Operator will be committed to performing the role safely and can wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including a respirator. Additionally, COS Operator will ensure plates are fitting correctly, lugs are clean and plate count is correct; ensures groups are feeding correctly on the line and onto the paddle conveyors for moving to the next station. **Responsibilities** • Load separators and plates into machine, ensuring proper alignment, either positive or negative • Ensure machine is running properly • Efficiently make change overs to equipment as schedule requires • Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity, make minor adjustments to correct problems under supervision • Operate a forklift to move materials • Identify a variety of plate types • Complete production reports as needed • Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc. • Must be clean shaven • Follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site • Lift 50-80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time **Basic Qualifications** • High School Diploma, GED or greater required • Forklift Certification • 6 months – 1-year manufacturing/plant experience • Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions • Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)*if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*