Oxide Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Trojan Battery Company; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company seeks an Oxide Machine Operator to monitor process controls, sample materials, and operate equipment in a safety-focused environment. You will load raw materials, manage waste, maintain data for SPC and CTQ, and support maintenance and ISO processes.

We value reliability, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work on-site with forklift operations and basic data entry. Join a team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with lifting up to 50 lbs and safety protocols.
• Experience in production or warehouse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into machines.
• Operate forklift to move pallets and materials.
• Label, handle, and transport waste; track quantities.
• Collect data for SPC and CTQ reports and input charts.
• Perform reactor cleanup and inspect equipment for issues.
• Follow 5S, hygiene, and safety procedures; access work instructions.

Skills

English proficiency

Oxide production understanding

Hazard communication

Lifting procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift certification

Blood Lead health and Hygiene Protocols

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data collection system

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

Oxide Machine Operator will include monitoring process controls and computer microprocessors, check gauges of lead pot, feedlines and cooling. Oxide Machine Operator will perform sampling and testing of all process material from reactors and downstream (Oxy master and Simpson mixers).

Areas of Focus

Oxide Machine Operator will be committed to performing the role safely and can wear all required PPE. Additionally, Oxide Machine Operator understands and practice the quality policy day to day.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into machines
• Distribute and load lead, move pallets and dross barrels to and from department using forklift
• Insure correct labeling, handling, and transportation and tracking of waste
• Collect and input data for SPC reports, attribute reports, charts, and graphs
• Complete reports related to oxide production, downtime, all Critical to Quality (CTQ) measurements
• Perform inventory on Oxide hogs and verify that each hog has the weight written on it
• Perform reactor cleanup process (Confined Space)
• Visually inspect equipment for problems, equipment malfunctions, quality and delays
• Must know where and how to access work instructions and maintenance compliance
• Follow and maintain Lead activities (5S, housekeeping, hygiene, etc.)
• Familiar with Emergency Response Procedures
• Familiar with ISO process
• Must be clean shaven
• All employees must follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site
• Lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 6 months – 1 year of experience in production, construction, warehouse, or similar work environment
• Comply with Blood Lead health and Hygiene Protocols
• Understand/comply with correct lifting procedures which enable lifting to 50 lbs
• Comply with Hazard communication procedures
• Forklift certification.
• Understand Oxide Production
• Basic knowledge of current data collection system and Microsoft programs
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions

Salary Range

Salary Range: $24..-$26.00/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! 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.