Pasting Machine Operator — Hands-on, Growth‑Oriented Role

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Machine Operator for the Pasting Machine Department. You will load materials, apply paste to grids, monitor machine function, perform quality checks, and enter data into a data collector. The role requires basic English and math, safety awareness, and the ability to lift 50–80 lbs and stand long hours.

We value reliability, teamwork, and commitment to safety as you operate and troubleshoot equipment in a hot/cold production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and safety instructions.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Strong teamwork and reliability in a production environment.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Applies the appropriate paste to grids, creating plates that help the battery to hold its charge.
• Loads raw materials into machines.
• Operates and monitors the pasting machine, and assists as needed.
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity.
• Enters data into the Data Collector and maintains accurate records.
• Uses hand tools and learns machine controls as required.
• Works in a production setting with strict safety and hygiene rules.

Skills

Basic English

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Trojan Battery Company in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Machine Operator for the Pasting Machine Department. You will load materials, apply paste to grids, monitor machine function, perform quality checks, and enter data into a data collector. The role requires basic English and math, safety awareness, and the ability to lift 50–80 lbs and stand long hours.

We value reliability, teamwork, and commitment to safety as you operate and troubleshoot equipment in a hot/cold production environment.