Casting Operator

Overview

Position Overview Casting Operator is responsible for applying the appropriate paste to grids, create plates that help battery hold its charge. Additionally, Casting Operator loads raw materials into machines and manually moves materials from and to machines.

Casting operator will comply with blood lead health and hygiene protocols, comply with hazards communication procedures and must follow all ergonomic recommendations and safety procedures.

Level I

• Applies the appropriate paste to grids, creating plates that help the battery to hold its charge
• Loads raw materials into machines
• Manually on and off bears materials from/to machines
• Assists operator in monitoring pasting machine function
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity; enters data into data collector
• Operates forklift to move materials; complete any required documentation
• Must be committed to safety excellence and have ability to wear all required PPE (including a respirator)
• Lift 50 - 80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time

• High School Diploma
• Ability to work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant
• Six months - 2 years of manufacturing/plant experience
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and heavy environment
• Must be clean shaven
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc