Battery Technician

Role Purpose:

Changing forklift batteries using both Hydra Handlers in safe and proper manner

Changing all on site contractors batteries

Over-seeing proper process for forklift operators – guiding into position, unplugging, pulling and placement

Key Accountabilities:

• Documenting unsafe batteries, leaking, over filled, bare wires, and lacking charges.
• Documenting battery numbers, in / out run times.
• Checking each battery as to water levels, documentation , filling if necessary.
• Minor repairs - changing caps, o rings, cell covers, cables, connectors, heat shrinking cables.
• Cleaning batteries with neutralizer, scrubbing heavy acid buildup with brush, putting through battery washer.
• Attending monthly scheduled battery meetings.
• Tracking and ordering parts for repairs, battery area tools, etc.,.
• Maintaining a neat and organized work area.
• Cleaning area: sweeping floors, scrubbing acid residue from floors & trays, blowing dust off chargers, under rack, battery carts.
• Compliance with customer and company safe practices for battery changing.
• Wearing proper PPE equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.