Oxide Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

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

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking an Oxide Machine Operator to monitor process controls, sample materials, and support oxide production. You will load raw materials, manage forklift movements, and ensure safe handling of waste while collecting data for SPC and CTQ metrics.

The role requires basic English, a high school diploma, 6 months to 1 year in related settings, and forklift certification. Onsite work includes lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing PPE in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 6 months–1 year of experience in production, construction, warehouse, or similar.
• Comply with Blood Lead health and Hygiene Protocols.
• Understand lifting procedures to 50 lbs; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comply with Hazard communication procedures.
• Forklift certification.
• Understand Oxide Production.
• Basic knowledge of data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into machines.
• Distribute and load lead, move pallets and dross barrels using forklift.
• Ensure correct labeling, handling, and transport of waste.
• Collect and input data for SPC reports, charts, and graphs.
• Complete reports related to oxide production, downtime and CTQ measurements.
• Perform inventory on Oxide hogs and verify weights.
• Reactor cleanup and confined space procedures.
• Visually inspect equipment for problems and delays.
• Access work instructions and maintenance compliance.
• Follow 5S, hygiene and lead activities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

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

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: $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!