Battery Shop Technician

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Full‑time position in Lexington, SC. Starting pay: $18‑$21 per hour
. Benefits include health insurance, 9 paid holidays, paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick time each year, a SIMPLE IRA with match, and provided uniforms.

Manufacturers, warehouses, and distribution centers across NC and SC rely on us to power their electric forklift fleet with a premium line of industrial batteries and chargers. Our quality products, responsive service, and customer‑specific solutions help clients maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, lower cost of ownership, and focus on core business competencies. We continuously improve our quality and standards by engineering bold solutions with creativity and simplicity.

Fully responsible for the shop you are assigned, you have full autonomy to manage it as you see fit. Daily duties include: inspecting incoming and outgoing batteries and chargers; performing battery evaluations from the field to determine repairs or replacements; maintaining a clean, organized work environment; diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining both our fleet batteries and customer batteries; and ensuring efficient workflow.

• Mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and a physical DOT test

Electrical and forklift experience is a plus but not required. We welcome training for the right candidates. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organization, critical thinking, independence, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm.

If you feel you would be a good fit, complete our 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you. Salary ranges from $18 to $21 per hour.