Battery Paste Kneader
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing worker responsible for preparing and kneading active material paste in the storage battery manufacturing process.
Description
Battery paste kneaders weigh and add active materials (lead powder, sulfuric acid, water, etc.) for lead-acid batteries according to recipes, and knead them with industrial mixers to create uniform paste. They measure temperature and viscosity during kneading and inspect whether it meets quality standards. The completed paste is supplied to the next process in the production line, and they also handle cleaning and maintenance of mixers and peripheral equipment, management of raw material inventory, and maintenance of safety and hygiene. Since they handle chemicals, knowledge of hazardous materials handling and workplace safety management is required.
Future Outlook
Demand will continue steadily due to the expansion of EV and renewable energy markets. With advances in automation and robotics, machine management and quality control skills will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Senior Operator → Manufacturing Leader → Factory Work Manager
Required Skills
Handling of Hazardous Materials and Chemicals / Mixer Operation and Management / Quality Inspection / Weighing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Hygiene Management / Production Line Improvement / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments in formulation ratios and viscosity directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The process is based on recipes, with little need for creative idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
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- Battery Assembler
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