What are the responsibilities and job description for the COS Operator I (1st shift) position at Trojan Battery Company?
Position Overview
COS Operator is an important step in battery formation. COS Operator will stack the elements of battery core in the correct and safe order to be placed inside the battery. This process calls for someone with an attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Areas of Focus
The COS Stacking Operator will be committed to performing the role safely and can wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including a respirator. Additionally, COS Operator will ensure plates are fitting correctly, lugs are clean and plate count is correct; ensures groups are feeding correctly on the line and onto the paddle conveyors for moving to the next station.
Responsibilities
Level I
- Load separators and plates into machine, ensuring proper alignment, either positive or negative
- Ensure machine is running properly
- Efficiently make change overs to equipment as schedule requires
- Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity, make minor adjustments to correct problems under supervision
- Operate a forklift to move materials
- Identify a variety of plate types
- Complete production reports as needed
- Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
- Must be clean shaven
- Follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site
- Lift 50-80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or greater required
- Forklift Certification
- 6 months – 1-year manufacturing/plant experience
- Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions
- Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Machine operator: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
