Encore Battery Technician

Crown Equipment Corporation•Kingman, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. This role involves repairing and reconditioning batteries, cleaning and steam washing used batteries, removing and disassembling battery cells, inspecting parts, replacing defective parts, and reassembling batteries. The technician will also fill cells with acid solution, determine specific gravity, and charge and discharge batteries. Additionally, the role provides support to other technicians, cross-trains within the department, rebuilds lift truck components (cylinders, brake systems, electrical systems, drive units, mast assemblies, and frame weldments), performs safety operational tests, and completes paperwork. The technician will also add/remove lift truck attachments and accessories and handle any hydraulic or electrical adaptations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Read and know wiring diagrams, trouble shooting, use test meters, make decisions, basic math, reason, remember and analyze.
Knowledge of basic computer functions.
Per 10 hour shift (stand 8 hrs., walk 1 hr., sit 1 hr.).
Frequently bend, stoop, push/pull, reach above shoulder level.
Frequently lift/carry 0 to 50lbs.
Lift/carry 51 to 100 lbs. with help.
Must be able to see, talk, hear, have good binocular vision, distinguish colors.
Safety operate lift trucks.
Must be able to use common hand tools.
Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, solvents, fuels, battery acid and noise pollution.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of prior service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair and recondition batteries to make available for sale or rent.
Clean and steam wash used batteries.
Remove and disassemble battery cells and inspect parts.
Replace defective parts and reassemble batteries.
Fill cells with acid solution and determine specific gravity.
Charge and discharge batteries.
Provide support to technicians and cross-train within the department.
Rebuild lift truck components cylinders (tilt/lift/reach), brake systems, electrical systems, drive units, mast assemblies and frame weldments.
Perform safety operational tests.
Complete paperwork.
Add/remove lift truck attachments and accessories such as clamps/slips, sheets/side shifts, lights and audible devices as required.
Handle any hydraulic or electrical adaptations.