Posted 7 days ago
Balancer II
AI Summary
Balancer operates a Tiegel machine to balance battery groups by hand, inspects parts for quality, stamps ID codes, and assists with setups and tooling maintenance.
About this 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.
Position Overview
Balancer will take groups out of the Tiegel machine and Independently balance each group by hand, hand tools may be used. Additionally, Balancer is responsible for placing small parts in Tiegel tooling.
Areas of Focus
Assist Tiegel Burner with set-ups and change overs and Balance group with separators evenly spaced to cover all plates.
Responsibilities
Mid-Level
- Comply with all safety requirements & proper use of PPE
- Understands & practice the Quality policy
- Stamp ID code on group lead strap
- Able to distinguish between battery types
- Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity of all battery types (i.e., broken plates, grid cracks, missing separators, missing pallets, paste lumps)
- Inspect and remove defects. Drop groups into case in proper configuration
- Identifies problems and performs minor adjustments to workstations, equipment & tools
- Notify Team lead/Maintenance/Supervisor of more complex problems
- Learn Production goals for required output and performance standards
- Be familiar with all tooling & maintain them properly & in proper location
- Follow and maintain Lean activities (5S, Housekeeping, hygiene, etc.)
- Become familiar with process of Tiegel burning
- Other duties as assigned
Experienced
- Can perform all assigned duties of Level II worker
- Trains operators in procedures, pacing and speed
- Takes a highly active role in maintaining product quality. Identifies problems, seeks causes and effects and performs minor adjustments to correct. Notifies Maintenance of machine problems, makes suggestions for repair or adjustments
- Know Production Goals for required output and maintain performance levels
- Inspect and maintain all tooling in good operating condition
- Always maintain Housekeeping
- Complete CPI Training (methodology); assist with training as needed
- Know the work instructions, where they are posted as well as the quality policy
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or greater required
- 3-4 years’ manufacturing/plant experience with a strong and consistent work history
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs
- Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions
- Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Salary Range: $22.25..-$24.25/hr
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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