Battery Technician

Purpose:

To maintain the battery fleet per manufacture's recommendations, and to provide safe, efficient and professional service to all internal customers.

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 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.
• May be required to assist others with repairs of the Fire Protection/Suppression systems
• Other duties assigned by management

Skills and Abilities to Perform Job:

• 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:

• A variety of hand tools

• Powered Industrial Trucks

• A variety of power tools

• A variety of diagnostic tools and devises

• Equipment manuals, documents, drawings, and schematics

• PC for CMMS work order entries.

• Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided for all hazards