Battery Maintenance Technician I

Cox Enterprises; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Oklahoma City is seeking a battery technician to perform disassembly, re-energization, testing, and refurbishment of vehicle batteries in a manufacturing environment.

You will use hand and power tools, follow safety protocols, enter maintenance data into the Alfred CMMS, and collaborate with teams to uphold quality and reliability. This is an on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 2 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of hand and power tools and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read written operating instructions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and detail; able to work with teams.
• Willingness to follow PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Learn battery maintenance principles and practices.
• Assist with disassembling batteries and packs using hand tools.
• Use test equipment to assess battery performance and detect issues.
• Replace faulty components and fusing parts to restore functionality.
• Ensure proper containment of battery fluids and safe handling.
• Prepare battery components for shipping and maintain CMMS records.
• Follow company quality management procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Reading instructions

Quality & safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.