Battery Technician - Pulaski, VA

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401K savings plan

Life insurance

9 paid holidays and 10 days PTO

Employee assistance programs

Fitness discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing is expanding its Mine Battery facility in Pulaski, VA, seeking an Industrial Battery Technician. The role involves tearing down or repairing industrial batteries, with an emphasis on safety and independent work.

Starting hourly wage is $24.86, with pay determined by role and location based on experience and qualifications. Ideal candidates are motivated, able to work alone, and customer‑focused, with a basic understanding of lead‑acid batteries and related testing

Qualifications

• Good writing and organizational skills.
• General math skills and strong mechanical skills.
• Battery knowledge and ability to read voltage and specific gravity readings.
• Understanding of lead‑acid batteries; welding, soldering, and operation of forklifts/pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble or repair industrial batteries and prepare them for shipment.
• Daily cleaning and adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Remove labels, reboost batteries, and test voltage and gravity readings.
• Adjust acid and discharge batteries; clean if test passes.
• Move batteries onto skids and learn repairs to batteries.
• Perform duties as requested by Management.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Protect information per company policies and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Battery knowledge

Voltage readings

Gravity readings

Forklifts and pallet jacks

Self-starter

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

With over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise, East Penn is poised for the energy needs of the future. At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are. Position will include an excellent starting wage, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, and a 401(K) savings plan. Don’t miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime! For more information about East Penn Mfg., please visit www.dekacareers.com.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn Mfg., a world class leader in automotive battery manufacturing is expanding our service network and has an Industrial Battery Technician position open at our Mine Battery facility in Pulaski, VA. This battery technician role involves tearing down or repairing industrial batteries. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, works well independently, and has a customer focused mindset.

Starting hourly wage of $24.86.

Pay is determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

Responsibilities

• The tearing down of scrap battery and proper packaging for shipment to East Penn.


• Daily cleaning and following all work rules and safety procedures.


• Employee must remove labels from batteries, reboost the batteries, check the voltage and specific gravity of the batteries.


• Adjust acid and discharge batteries. If the battery passes the test, then cleans the battery.


• Manually places batteries on skid.


• Employee also has to learn to do various repairs to batteries.


• Performs other duties as requested by Management.


• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.


• his position requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data.


• Employees must safeguard all personal, financial, and proprietary information in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, ensuring data integrity and privacy at all times.

Qualifications

Good writing and organizational skills, general math skills, strong mechanical skills, battery knowledge, able to take voltage and gravity readings, understanding how a lead acid battery works, burning, welding, soldering, knowledge of forklifts and pallet jacks, able to work alone, self-starter. Some electrical knowledge preferred, AC to DC rectification a plus. Must be able to operate material handling equipment.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation


• Paid on-the-job training


• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage


• 401K savings plan
  
• Life insurance


• 9 paid holidays and 10 days of paid time off


• Employee assistance programs


• Fitness Discounts


• Promotional opportunities