Formation I

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company seeks a Formation Operator Level I to assure correct acid levels and perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects. The role focuses on safety, PPE usage, and adherence to quality policy in a production setting.

Responsibilities include stacking on/off conveyors, identifying defects, ensuring correct polarity and cable placement, and maintaining workspace organization. Stand-up lift certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of machine operator experience.
• Standing experience in assembly/production environments.
• Ability to read and understand basic English and perform basic math.
• Certification to operate stand-up lift / forklift required.

Responsibilities

• Place caps onto batteries according to type.
• Stack on/off from conveyors.
• Identify defects prior to filling with acid (1st fill).
• Align batteries correctly and ensure proper polarity.
• Select the correct cables for battery types.
• Demonstrate use of table lift during off bearing.
• Mark battery racks correctly to assist with circuit tender.
• Display proper PPE usage.
• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Meet quality and production requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic computer skills

Read English

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up lift / forklift certification

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

Formation Operator assures correct acid level and conduct a visual inspection for cosmetic defects.

Areas of Focus

Formation Operator complies with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE. Additionally, Formation Operator understands & practices the Quality policy day to day.

Responsibilities

Level I

• Place caps onto batteries according to battery type
• Perform the proper function of stacking on / off from conveyors
• Identify all defects prior to filling with acid (1st fill)
• Analyze the correct direction of the batteries during off bearing. (Understand correct polarity of batteries)
• Identify the correct cable (jumpers) to be placed on specific types of batteries
• Demonstrate proper use of table lift during off bearing
• Ensure correct marking on the battery rack to aid Circuit Tender
• Display correct use of PPE
• Perform general housekeeping
• Meets all quality requirements and standards
• Meets all production requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-year machine operator experience
• Stand-up Lift / Forklift Certification
• Basic computer skills
• Read and understand basic English
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Experience in an assembly/production environment

Salary Range: $21.75-$23.75/hr

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!