What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battery Technician position at Fraza / Vitan Equipment?
Fraza and Vitan Equipment is a full-service material handling business with over 300 skilled employees across Michigan and the East Coast. Our team uses innovative equipment and processes to push your business forward and increase efficiency. We're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and grow their careers in a challenging but positive environment. Apply now to become part of our dynamic team!
A Day in the Life of a Battery Technician:
This role is responsible for performing planned maintenance, installation and repairs to industrial batteries and chargers.
Perks of the Job:
- Hourly pay
- Company van
- Monday - Friday morning shift
- Flexible schedule
- PTO
- Benefits including, medical, dental, vision and 401 with match
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 1-year basic automotive maintenance experience (oil changes, brake and/or belt replacement)
- Experience working on lift trucks, industrial batteries and charges preferred
- Able to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a must
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, well-organized, and quality focused
- Customer service driven
- Capable of using tablets to record service updates
Principle Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance on both batteries and chargers.
- Troubleshoot/diagnosis industrial batteries and chargers to determine malfunction.
- Run component testing and repair industrial batteries, battery chargers and applicable accessories.
- Install industrial batteries, battery chargers and applicable accessories.
- Transport and handle industrial batteries, chargers and material handling equipment.
- Provide exceptional, professional, and clear communication to customers during all field visits
- Operate industrial equipment, forklift, aerial lifts, utility lifts, as well as tools, including volt-meter, hydrometer, hydraulic crimper, torch kit, other basic hand tools.
- Maintain records of service and repairs for work completed.
- Follow all safety policy and procedures.
- Drive to customer locations to perform duties outlined.
