Job Summary
Fills dry batteries with acid, typically in a three person team where one person removes batteries from skid, one person fills the batteries with acid, and one person loads the wet batteries onto racks.
Job Tasks
Loads skids of Raw Batteries onto dry end of line.Mixes or adjusts acid tanks at line.Fills battery cells with sulfuric acid solutions of specified concentrations prior to charging.Adjusts filler for different battery types.Positions filler head on battery vents and adjusts controls to fill cells to appropriate level and/or volumn.Process is automatic after initial set-upPuts vent caps on coversKeeps acid tank full.Pushes filled batteries off the line onto racks.Interconnects batteries with cables, positive to negative, to prepare for forming.Moves racks away from line with lift truck to a terminal and scanned for inventory control.If needed removes damaged batteries from line and places on battery repair skid.Prepares inventory cards with date, type, time filled, amount of batteries, and number of racks (such as AGM finish line and/or filling).Prepares production sheet and/or enters into a computer.May stack skids above should heights.May use a walkie rider or stack truck.May retrieve raw batteries from inventory using a stack truck.*Maintains regular attendance.*Ability to work mandatory over time.Performs other duties as requested by Management.Responsible for producing a high quality product.Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA.*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.
Qualifications
READING REQUIREMENTS: Basic Reading, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying), COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to interact with computer screens, REASONING SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, MECHANICAL SKILLS: Hand Tools, COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate with Co-workers
Blood Testing Every 24 Months unless blood lead or lead-in-air values exceed EPM trigger for more frequent testing Physical Demands AMOUNT OF WALKING: Constant, STANDING: Constant, STOOPING/BENDING/SQUATTING: Constant, TURNING/TWISTING: Constant, NECK UP/DOWN: Constant, NECK SIDE-SIDE: Constant, LIFTING: < 10 lbs: Constant, 10-20 lbs: Occasional, 21-35 lbs: Varies, 36-50 lbs: Occasional, CARRYING: < 10 lbs: Constant, 10-20 lbs: Occasional, 21-35 lbs: Occasional, 36-50 lbs: Occasional, PUSHING/PULLING: Constant, REACHING: ABOVE SHOULDER: Occasional, EXTENDED FORWARD: Constant, GRASPING/HANDLING: Constant, DRIVING: Varies, HAND CONTROLS: Occasional, VISION: COLOR, DEPTH, FIELD NEAR & FAR: Constant Respirator Requirements None Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses, Face Shield, Chemical Resistant Boots, Uniform, Chemical Resistant Gloves, Chemical Res. Sleeves, Optional EH rated safety shoes with rubber overshoes
Work Environment
NON-WEATHER WET/HUMID: Constant, WORKS NEAR MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS: Constant, WORKS WITH CHEMICALS: Constant, WORK IN RAISED /HIGH AREAS: Occasional, WORK WITH FUMES/DUST: Constant, NOISE: Never/Rare
