Battery Technician

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Carrollton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
 Job PurposeThe Battery Technician will be responsible for start-ups, certifications, preventative maintenance,and scheduled maintenance for battery shipments to customers.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent; or industry related experience and/or training inInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair; or equivalent combination of education andexperience in Manufacturing and/or Production
• A basic mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience working with hand and power tools.
• Able and willing to operate a forklift
• Able to read and comprehend manuals, procedures, and other written documents writtenin English.

Nice To Haves

• A basic electrical understanding
• The use of test equipment and reading schematics.
• Electrical experience in troubleshooting or repairs, i.e. auto, boat, truck

Responsibilities

• Remove and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects
• Replace defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with a gas torch
• Fill cells with acid solution and determines the specific gravity of the solution
• Attach charger leads to battery posts and starts charger
• Read meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current throughthe battery
• Operate a forklift to load and unload truck using safety techniques
• Assist with the installation and/or removal of motive/reserve power batteries and/orchargers
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED