Repair Operator

Trojan Battery Company; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Sandersville, Georgia, seeks a Repair Operator responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting battery-related issues. The role requires compliance with safety protocols and understanding of quality policies.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a Forklift Driver Certificate, and training certifications. Key responsibilities include visual inspection, operating forklifts, and making minor repairs to ensure battery quality. Successful applicants will demonstrate adherence to safety and hygiene protocols across the production process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Driver Certificate.
• Training certification(s) as appropriate.
• Compliance with Blood Lead Health and Hygiene Protocols.
• Understanding and compliance with proper lifting procedures enabling lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Compliance with Hazard communication procedures.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect batteries for excess lead and ensure balance and alignment.
• Place shields on batteries.
• Verify and inspect misaligned covers and assist heat sealer.
• Operate air hose to test for leaks.
• Move batteries offline to pallet and complete pallet label.
• Make minor repairs to battery elements.
• Perform inspection checklist.
• Demonstrate proper battery cover removal.
• Anticipate, assess, and troubleshoot battery issues.
• Comply with safety requirements and PPE usage.
• Understand and practice the Quality policy.

Skills

Visual inspection

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Compliance with safety procedures

Understanding of quality policy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift Driver Certificate

Training certification(s)

Job description

Position Overview

Repair Operator anticipates, assesses, and troubleshoots batteries that may be rejected. Repair Operator will comply with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE, as well as understand and practice the Quality policy.

Area of Focus

Repair Operator visually inspects batteries and identifies possible defects that may cause inconsistent welds or other problems. Repair Operator will make minor repairs to battery elements and perform inspection checklist. Additionally, Repair Operator will anticipate, assess, and troubleshoot batteries that may be rejected.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect batteries for excess lead and assure balance and alignment
• Place shields on batteries
• Verify and inspect for misaligned covers and assist heat sealer during full capacity
• Operate air hose to test for leaks
• Operate forklift to move batteries offline to pallet; complete pallet label with appropriate model and part number; transport pallets to remote location
• Visually inspect batteries and identify possible defects that may cause inconsistent welds or other problems
• Make minor repairs to battery elements
• Perform inspection checklist
• Demonstrate the proper way to remove the cover off a damaged battery
• Anticipate, assess, and troubleshoot batteries that may be rejected
• Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE
• Understand and practice the Quality policy

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Driver Certificate
• Training certification(s) as appropriate
• Compliance with Blood Lead Health and Hygiene Protocols
• Understanding and compliance with correct lifting procedures enabling lifting up to 50 lbs
• Compliance with Hazard communication procedures