Full-time

Description

WHAT DOES A BATTERY TECHNICIAN JOB DO?

The Battery Technician will begin in our shop, then eventually visit customer sites to diagnose and repair batteries and complete PM (Preventative Maintenance) on batteries. This includes ensuring all repairs address the problem and not the symptom, while looking for additional PM opportunities at each customer site. This includes repairing, adjusting, cleaning, or preparing batteries for shipment. It may also include replacing electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, soldering or welding equipment. You must be able to operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms. You may also be asked to drive a truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

WHAT ARE THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES?

Battery Repair and Maintenance

Removes and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects
Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch
Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution
Washes, cleans, and neutralizes customer’s batteries at shop or customers location
Provides preventive maintenance as required

Charging Equipment

Diagnoses and repairs battery charging equipment
Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger
Reads meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery
Installs new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality according to specifications
Performs inspections and analyzes findings to determine source of problem, and recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action
Coordinates problem resolution with technical support, customer service, sales, and other personnel to expedite repairs
Operates material handling equipment per OSHA requirements

General Duties

May assist in preparing, loading, and unloading product for shipment
Attends all regularly scheduled service and safety meetings
If assigned a company vehicle, keeps inside and outside clean, neat, and serviceable at all times, and is proactive on maintenance items including cracked windshields, worn tires, brakes, etc.
When driving, drives in accordance with established DMV and company driving rules and regulations, maintains any required log and is a courteous driver
Follows environmental and safety regulations, reporting any potential hazards that may cause injury to supervisor immediately
Submits required work completion reports on time according to standards
Willing to accept other duties, responsibilities and/or special projects as directed by management

Requirements

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS NEEDED?

1-2 years of experience using small power tools, diagnosing mechanical parts, or working with machinery
High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work safely under pressure, take general directions and use good judgement when working independently
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to shift priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to act in a way that is consistent with our values
Basic knowledge of computer and ability to type information and take photos with a mobile device
Ability to drive a motor vehicle and other industrial equipment if necessary to travel to customer site(s) and test equipment
Clear Background, Drug screen and DMV report

Desired

Forklift Certified
Technical school certificate of completion

Salary Description

$23-$25.50/hr DOE

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