Battery Maintenance Technician

Cox Enterprises; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battery Maintenance team at Cox Enterprises is hiring three technicians for all shifts. Based on experience, we will determine the level at which the candidate is hired.

Responsibilities include assembling, installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electric vehicle batteries, using test equipment, and performing basic diagnostics to ensure safety and reliability in a fast-paced production setting. Shifts run Mon-Fri with generous safety PPE and a CMMS onboarding process.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 3 years related experience, or 5 years in related field.
• Strong knowledge of EV batteries and use of hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills to enter data and respond to emails.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and follow written operating instructions.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, maintain, and repair vehicle batteries.
• Use electrical test equipment to verify battery function.
• Disassemble cells, inspect defects, replace faulty parts.
• Reassemble and fuse battery components; adjust charging.
• Fill cells with acid; monitor solution gravity and concentration.
• Connect chargers; monitor meters; adjust charging parameters.
• Perform discharge tests and conduct basic diagnostics.
• Package battery packs and components for shipment.
• Update Alfred CMMS with maintenance and production data.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

EV battery knowledge

Hand and power tool usage

Data entry / basic computer skills

Email communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading operating instructions

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

CMMS (Alfred)

Job description

The Battery Maintenance team is hiring three technicians for all shifts. Based on experience, we will determine the level at which the candidate is hired.

Shifts hours

1st Shift- M-F 7:00 am-3:30 pm

2nd Shift- M-F 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

3rd Shift- M-F 11:00 pm-7:30 am

Responsible for assembling, installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electric vehicle batteries. Operating under the supervision of the Supervisor, Battery Maintenance, the role focuses on battery diagnostics, refurbishment, and repurposing in a fast-paced production environment. The technician ensures battery systems are safe, functional, and ready for deployment, contributing directly to the reliability and performance of EV operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicle batteries.
• Uses electrical test equipment to verify battery functionality.
• Disassembles cells, inspects for defects, and replaces faulty parts.
• Reassembles and fuses battery components as needed.
• Fills cells with acid, checks solution gravity, and adjusts concentration.
• Connects chargers, monitors meters, and adjusts charging parameters.
• Conducts discharge tests and performs necessary repairs.
• Cleans and neutralizes batteries.
• Maintains and repairs battery charging systems.
• Packages battery packs and components for shipment.
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify and fix battery issues for reuse.
• Sorts materials and tests battery performance.
• Follows safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Ensures work meets quality standards and supports operational goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to the Alfred CMMS database with relevant maintenance and production data to support operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years' experience in a related field
• Requires strong knowledge of EV batteries, working with hand and power tools as well as basic computers skills needed to enter information into databases, and check and respond to emails.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills as well as excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization
• Ability to read written operating instructions
• Commitment to Safety and quality

Preferred Experience & Specialized knowledge and skills

• Degree in related discipline
• Experience in EV Batteries or the automotive field.

Compensation for different levels:

• Level I- $25.00-26.00 an hour
• Level II- $27.00-28.00 an hour

Work Environment

Subject to Manufacturing or warehouse environment which may or may not be climate controlled.

Physical Requirements:

• Individual lifting up to 50 pounds
• Constant sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting
• Good hand and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination
• Physical ability and mental acuity to execute duties successfully within required timeframes under safety guidelines
• Standard PPE includes safety glasses, safety vest, hearing protection, and safety footwear, other PPE may be required for specific tasks.