Battery Technician

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Battery Technician is responsible for start-ups, certifications, preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance for battery shipments to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects
• Replace defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with a gas torch
• Fill cells with acid solution and determines the specific gravity of the solution
• Attach charger leads to battery posts and starts charger
• Read meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through the battery
• Operate a forklift to load and unload truck using safety techniques
• Assist with the installation and/or removal of motive/reserve power batteries and/or chargers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; or industry related experience and/or training in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Manufacturing and/or Production

• A basic mechanical aptitude

• Previous experience working with hand and power tools.

• Able and willing to operate a forklift

• Able to read and comprehend manuals, procedures, and other written documents written in English.

Preferred Qualification

• A basic electrical understanding

• The use of test equipment and reading schematics.

• Electrical experience in troubleshooting or repairs, i.e. auto, boat, truck

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Must be able and willing to operate a forklift.
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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