Casting Operator

About the role

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. Trojan Battery Company* Founded in 1925, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries and has shaped the industry over the past 95 years by focusing on innovative, environmentally friendly energy storage solutions and the people who work hard every day to deliver them to customers around the world. We value the quality and reliability of our products and the integrity with which they’re delivered; the most important thing to us is the professional development of our team members. We are searching for the next great Machine Operator – a great opportunity to jump start your career in a new and exciting direction. Our workplace can get hot or cold, but we look after our people, teach, promote, and make them leaders. We provide the right safety gear, teach proper hand‑tool use and machinery operation, and succeed when we care for each other as a team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand and practice the Quality policy
• Load raw materials into machines
• Manually on and off bear materials from/to machines
• Operate cork spraying machine
• Handle dross ladle and pot when needed
• Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity, make minor adjustments to correct problems under supervision
• Assist team members in maximizing production
• Be familiar with all grid types, proper alignment on pallets and proper stacks
• Use only non-defective pallets or slip sheets
• Generally meet minimum grid production requirements
• Complete hourly CTQ data collector entry
• Identify a variety of grid types
• Understand and follow Work Instructions
• Be at work station on time
• Leave work station on time, unless otherwise instructed by the Team Lead or Supervisor
• Follow and maintain Lean activities (5S, Housekeeping, etc.)
• Assist with mold and trim die changes
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
• Ability to be detail oriented, and sense of urgency
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or higher
• Ability to use hand tools and stand at work
• Basic English proficiency
• Basic math skills
• Consistent work record
• Manufacturing/production experience (preferred but not required)
• Commitment to safety – follow all rules at all times
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency
• Team player