COS Operator I

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking a COS Operator to stack battery core elements with precision, following strict safety rules and PPE requirements. This role operates in a fast-paced production line and supports quality goals.

Responsibilities include loading parts, maintaining equipment, performing changeovers, visual inspections, forklift operation, and keeping production records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic math, with forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Basic English proficiency

Basic math

Forklift Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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! Powering the world is rapidly changing. C&D / Trojan (C&D Technologies, Inc., and Trojan Battery Company, LLC) is a leading global producer of energy storage solutions driven by technology and innovation. We share a common vision and work as one team supporting each other across a collaborative and dynamic organization.