Formation operator I

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k)/401k Roth

Tuition Reimbursement

Credit Union Membership

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation I Operator for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM) in Lithonia, GA. You will load/offload batteries, fill with acid to proper levels, and cap batteries by type, while performing visual inspections and adhering to PPE requirements.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, plus basic English and math skills. You will work in a lead-acid battery plant, in extreme temperatures, with a strong team mindset

Qualifications

• 2-3 years manufacturing/plant experience.
• Basic English proficiency to interpret safety instructions.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Responsibilities

• Place caps on batteries.
• Understand polarity of batteries.
• Fill batteries with correct levels of acid.
• Identify the correct cables for batteries.
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries. From deep-cycle flooded batteries to deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries, Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with more than over 90 years of battery manufacturing experience. Trojan Battery Company’s core values focus on our commitment to developing innovative environmentally friendly energy storage solutions that effectively meet customer needs, and serve the global community at large. Trojan values the integrity of our business relations, the quality of our deep-cycle technology, reliability of our products and services, as well as the professional growth of our team members.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Trojan Battery Company is looking for a committed and thorough person for the Formation I Operator role. (3rd shift) Your role in Formation is to on/off bear batteries from the production line, fill batteries with acid to the proper level, and correctly apply caps on the batteries according to battery type. As a Formation Operator, you will perform visual inspections for proper acid levels and cosmetic defects. The Formation Operator will be committed to performing the role safely and have the ability to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including a respirator. This role is a great opportunity to jump start your career in a new and exciting direction. If you're ready to charge your career path, Trojan Battery Company is the team to join.

SHIFTS

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 PM

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Place caps on batteries
• Understand polarity of batteries
• Filling batteries with correct levels of acid
• Identify the correct cables for batteries
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Ability to work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant
• Capable of working in extreme temperatures and heavy environment is a plus
• Strong team skills
• Solve problems and recommend solutions

Must be clean shaven All employees must follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site.

You must be able to lift 50-80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or greater required
• 2-3 years’ manufacturing/plant experience with a strong and consistent work history
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

PERKS and BENEFITS

A variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Section 123 Cafeteria Plan 401(k)/401k Roth Disability Income – specific locations and/or classification Group Legal Services Corporate 529 College Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement Credit Union Membership A variety of Employee Discounts Employee Wellness Programs 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.