Hard Skills
IntermediateGrid Casting Machine OperationThe ability to operate and maintain machinery that casts molten lead alloys into grids for battery plates.
IntermediateActive Material Paste MixingThe precise blending of lead oxide, water, sulfuric acid, and additives to create the chemical paste used in battery plates.
IntermediatePlate Pasting and ApplicationManaging the automated process of pressing lead paste onto cast grids within specific thickness and weight tolerances.
AdvancedPlate Curing and Hydroset ControlMonitoring and adjusting environmental conditions in curing chambers to facilitate the chemical bonding of paste to grids.
AdvancedLead Exposure Hazard ControlStrict adherence to safety protocols for handling toxic lead dust and fumes, including proper use of PPE and ventilation systems.
IntermediateAutomated Plate InspectionUsing visual and mechanical tools to identify defects such as exposed grids, cracks, or surface moisture in cured plates.
IntermediateMechanical Troubleshooting of Plate MakersIdentifying and resolving minor mechanical issues in pasting machines, conveyors, and casting units to minimize downtime.