Operator, Production Equipment - 1 Casting

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  

Job Summary: Pasting / Casting Department (Grid Casting Operator)

Teledyne Battery Products is dedication to every employee and client’s success.  Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world, trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Battery Products are EveryWhereYouLook!

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing organization whose company culture is centered on empowering its employees to make decisions?  As one of the leading manufacturers in producing high performance, high-quality batteries for use in today's modern general aviation aircraft, Teledyne Battery Business is focused on hiring the best available talent!

Position Summary:

Operate, monitor, and maintain Wirtz ConCast continuous grid casting machinery to produce lead-acid battery negative (and optionally positive) grids with precision in dimensions, alloy composition, and structural integrity. Maintain quality standards while ensuring safety compliance and minimal lead scrap.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Set up, calibrate, and operate ConCast CC‑series machinery according to production specifications—thickness, grid width, lug placement, alloy type (calcium, antimony, tin, pure lead).
• Control melt level, flow, and system temperature using process control systems.
• Monitor the casting process continuously to maintain precise thickness/weight tolerances and zero-scrap lead casting.
• Conduct routine maintenance—including mold/lug chamber cleaning, lubricating guide pins, and replacing worn components or mold coats.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using gauges; sample and document quality parameters.
• Identify process deviations or quality defects; initiate corrective measures or escalate to supervision immediately.
• Keep accurate production, maintenance, and quality logs via manual or computerized systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols including PPE usage, lead handling, and housekeeping requirements.
  
  Requirements:
   
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years in continuous or gravity casting in manufacturing (e.g., metal or battery plate casting).
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Experience monitoring process parameters (temperature, flow, cooling).
• Competency using gauges, meters, and data systems for quality control.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for prolonged periods, and work in noisy environments.

Preferred:

• Experience specifically with Wirtz ConCast or similar continuous grid casting systems.
• Familiarity with lead-alloy chemistry used in battery grids.
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Typical battery manufacturing environment with moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Exposure to high-temperature surfaces and hot lead-metal systems.
• PPE required: safety glasses, gloves, respirators/face shields, protective apparel.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Shift work including, weekends, or overtime, as production requires.
• Interaction with lead and related alloys; strictly enforced lead hygiene protocols.

  

Salary Range:

$32,300.00-$43,100.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​