Battery Technician

As a Battery Technician, you’ll be responsible for assembling, installing, inspecting, and maintaining batteries in various devices, from cars and other heavy machinery to power plants.

• Remove and disassemble cells and inspect parts to detect defects.
• Replace defective parts, reassemble battery, and fuse lead parts with a gas torch.
• Fill cells with acid solution and determine the specific gravity of the solution.
• Add acid or water to obtain the specified concentration.
• Attach charger leads to battery posts or connectors and start the charger.
• Read meters and adjust charge parameters to control time and flow of current through the battery.
• Perform discharge tests, evaluate results, and make necessary repairs.
• Wash, clean, and neutralize customers’ batteries at customer location or in the service center.
• Repair battery charging equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of using, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electrical and battery testing equipment.
• Knowledge of battery safety best practices and industry standards related to the testing, storage and disposal of lithium‑ion and lithium primary cells and batteries.
• Physical stamina and mobility, including ability to reach, kneel and bend.
• Ability to lift, push and pull a required load (usually about 30lbs).

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% – 50%. A passport is not required, but recommended.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.