The Shop Technician I is responsible for the regular repair, adjustment, cleaning or preparation of batteries for shipment.  They regularly utilize tools and operate machinery and may transport materials to and from offsite locations.

Responsibilities:

• Practices safety and good housekeeping in all circumstances.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Receives and checks in returned materials.
• Prepares new product for shipment.
• Discharges any remaining battery power prior to servicing.
• Washes (power wash), cleans, and neutralizes returned batteries.
• Removes and disassembles cells and inspects all parts.
• Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.
• Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution.
• Adds water, as needed, to the battery.
• Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger.
• Reads oncharge voltage meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.
• Provides quality control on work performed.
• As business needs necessitate, travels offsite (driving company vehicle) to evaluate, diagnose, and repair defective equipment and/or transport materials.
• Safely operates company vehicles.
• Operates a forklift.
• Uses correct techniques for installing or removing batteries from equipment.
• Follows all company policies and procedures as listed, which are not limited to, warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, DOT Hazmat, and ISO9000.
• All other duties as required.

Education/ Training:

• High School graduate or equivalent, required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the internet.
• Knowledge of basic tools and equipment.
• Forklift Certified or willing to train.
• Receives 2 weeks of training.
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in the applying State.
• Working experience with soldering and welding equipment.

$18-$20/hr