Maintenance - Battery Technician

Jewel-Osco • Full-time • Melrose Park, Illinois • 1w ago

Description

Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.
Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.
Perform repairs on batteries as needed to include cables, connectors, cells, and cases.
Perform minor repairs to battery charging equipment (cables, connectors, etc.) as needed.
Respond to and assist in hazardous cleanup from accidents involving a battery.
Test battery performance using test equipment.
Must maintain a 5S work environment at all times.
Must maintain accurate battery logs
Responsible for all incoming and outgoing batteries. This includes preparation and documentation.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.
Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.
Perform repairs on batteries as needed to include connectors.
Respond to and assist in hazardous cleanup from accidents involving a battery.
Test battery performance using test equipment.
Must maintain a 5S work environment at all times.
Must maintain accurate battery logs
Responsible for all incoming and outgoing batteries. This includes preparation and documentation.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are considered occasional in nature)

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: (Physical demands outlined on attached PAR sheet)

Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks, and all types of testing equipment.
Must possess basic computer skills
A license (DOT) to drive company vehicles
The ability to interact with all warehouse employees in a professional manor
Must be able to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance, repair and service procedures
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work at both ground level and in high places to perform job tasks and duties
Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities and tasks
Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks and all types of diagnostic equipment
Must have the ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies and procedures encompassing work orders, purchase requisitions/orders, spare parts and supplies inventories
Must have the ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility(s)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and materials necessary to perform job functions
Exposure to high-voltage current and equipment exists on the Complex with Utility provider equipment, welding equipment, back-up auxiliary generators, and switch gear
Potential exposure to vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents exists
Work environment temperature ranges from -20F degrees to +80F degrees with appropriate PPE
Exposure to work tasks may be required at second or third story levels (approximately 20’ to 40’) from finished floor levels

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB: