Battery Maintenance Technician I

Cox Automotive; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a battery technician to disassemble and inspect batteries, using hand tools and test equipment to evaluate performance. You will replace faulty components and ensure safe handling of fluids, while updating maintenance records in the CMMS system.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, with a strong focus on maintaining quality standards and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; up to 2 years in related field.
• Strong knowledge of hand and power tools; basic computer skills to enter data and respond to emails.
• Ability to read written operating instructions.
• Excellent quality, accuracy, and attention to detail; safety focused; collaborative teamwork.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble batteries and packs using hand tools.
• Use test equipment to assess battery performance and detect issues.
• Replace faulty components to restore functionality.
• Ensure proper containment of battery fluids.
• Update Alfred CMMS with maintenance data for efficiency.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Basic computer skills

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Alfred CMMS

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of processes, including disassembly, de-energizing, cleaning, reassembly, and re-energization of batteries and battery packaging. Technicians inspect and test electrical connections, components, and wiring charges. Additionally, they inspect batteries for defective parts, test fluid conditions, remove battery fluids, and disconnect electrical leads to ensure optimal battery performance.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Learns battery maintenance principles and practices
• Assists with disassembling batteries and packs using hand tools
• Uses test equipment to assess battery performance and detect issues
• Replaces faulty components and fusing parts to restore functionality
• Ensures proper mixing and containment of battery fluids
• Sorts battery-related materials, Package and prepare battery components for shipping
• Performs basic diagnostics to identify battery failures
• Use electrical test equipment to verify battery functionality
• Supports repair and refurbishment of vehicle batteries for reuse
• Follows company quality management procedures
• Adheres to safety protocols and wears required PPE
• Ensure battery work meets quality standards and contributes to overall operational excellence
• 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 up to 2 years' experience in a related field
• Requires a strong knowledge and experience working with hand and power tools as well as basic computers skills needed to enter information into databases, and check and respond to emails.
• Ability to read written operating instructions
• Excellent skills in quality, accuracy and attention to Detail, safety focus, can collaborate to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

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 standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting
• Good hand and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• 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.

Physical Requirements for Depowering area in OKC:

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 65 pounds individually and up to 137 pounds with team assistance.
• Constant sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, lifting
• Good hand and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• 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.

USD 18.17 - 27.31 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.31/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets