Battery Program Technician

Hillyard, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) and profit-sharing

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Hands-on training and skill dev

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Hillyard, Inc. is seeking a Battery Program Technician in St. Joseph, MO to assemble and install batteries for commercial cleaning equipment. You will perform inspections, use tools, and prepare orders for delivery while maintaining safety and inventory records.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical work, with opportunities to develop skills, receive training, and advance within a family-owned company with long-standing industry presence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools.
• Ability to follow written, step-by-step procedures.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic understanding of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Ability to use basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Dependable attendance and teamwork.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and keyboarding.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and prepare batteries for commercial cleaning equipment.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDI) to ensure equipment is operating properly before completion.
• Use hand tools, torque wrenches, electrical testing equipment, and other tools to complete installations and inspections.
• Prepare equipment and orders for delivery or customer pickup.
• Assemble and maintain battery kits and related components.
• Identify basic mechanical or electrical issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate team.
• Safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts, tools, batteries, and kit components.
• Complete required work orders, documentation, time sheets, and reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete required training and certifications.
• Follow company, equipment, and DOT safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Electrical testing equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office basics

Reading procedures

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Hillyard, Inc. is currently seeking a Battery Program Technician to join our Distribution and Service teams in St. Joseph, MO.

Do you enjoy working with your hands, using tools, and figuring out how things work?

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable following step-by-step instructions?

This could be a great opportunity to turn your mechanical abilities into a long-term career.

As a Battery Program Technician, you'll work hands-on with commercial cleaning equipment, batteries, tools, and equipment components. You'll prepare equipment for customers, install batteries, perform inspections and testing, and make sure everything is ready to go before it leaves our facility.

If you have mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Install and prepare batteries for commercial cleaning equipment.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDI) to ensure equipment is operating properly before completion.
• Use hand tools, torque wrenches, electrical testing equipment, and other tools to complete installations and inspections.
• Prepare equipment and orders for delivery or customer pickup.
• Assemble and maintain battery kits and related components.
• Identify basic mechanical or electrical issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate team.
• Safely operate warehouse and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts, tools, batteries, and kit components.
• Complete required work orders, documentation, time sheets, and reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete required training and certifications.
• Follow company, equipment, and DOT safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools.
• Ability to carefully follow written, step-by-step procedures.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic understanding of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Ability to use basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and keyboarding.
• Basic math and reasoning skills.

Experience operating overhead cranes, banding equipment, or battery-powered industrial equipment is helpful.

Experience That Could Transfer Well

You may be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Warehouse or distribution
• Manufacturing or production
• Automotive or equipment maintenance
• Battery installation or service
• Mechanical assembly
• Equipment repairElectrical or electro-mechanical work
• Maintenance
• Skilled trades

You don't need to come from the commercial cleaning equipment industry. We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Monday–Friday day shift schedule
• Hands-on work where you're not sitting behind a desk all day
• Opportunity to develop mechanical and electrical skills
• Training and certification opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career
• Work with both our Distribution and Service teams
• Family-owned company with more than 100 years of success

What's in It for You?

• Monday–Friday day shift schedule
• Competitive pay and bonus program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Industry-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing program
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Hands-on training and skill development
• Long-term career opportunities

Build Your Skills. Build Your Career.

At Hillyard, we value people who are dependable, curious, and take pride in doing quality work.

If you enjoy working with tools, have mechanical aptitude, and are looking for a stable career where you can learn new skills and work with equipment every day, we'd like to meet you.

Hillyard is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.