Battery Technician - Pulaski, VA

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Pulaski (VA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

401K

Life insurance

9 paid holidays

10 days paid time off

On-the-job training

Resumo da vaga

East Penn Manufacturing Company in Pulaski, VA is seeking an Industrial Battery Technician who will disassemble and repair industrial batteries, maintain safety, and support service duties at our Mine Battery facility. The position requires independent work, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude.

The role offers an hourly starting wage of $24.86 with pay determined by role, location, and skills; comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 401K, life

Qualificações

• Good writing and organizational skills.
• General math skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Battery knowledge with ability to take voltage and gravity readings.
• Understanding of how lead-acid batteries work; welding/soldering handy.
• Forklift and pallet jack familiarity; able to operate material handling equipment.
• Independent worker, self-starter; some electrical knowledge preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Tear down scrap batteries and package for shipment to East Penn.
• Daily cleaning and adherence to safety rules.
• Remove labels, reboost batteries, and check voltage and gravity.
• Adjust acid and discharge batteries; clean if tests pass.
• Manually place batteries on skids.
• Learn to perform various repairs on batteries.
• Perform duties as requested by management.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Follow information security protocols when handling sensitive data.
• Safeguard personal, financial, and proprietary information per policy.

Conhecimentos

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Mechanical skills

Battery knowledge

Voltage readings

Gravity readings

Lead-acid battery knowledge

Welding

Soldering

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Independent worker

Self-starter

Electrical knowledge (preferred)

Ferramentas

Material Handling Equipment

Descrição da vaga

Category Technician Position Type Regular Full-Time ID 2026-30669

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 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

OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 6:30AM - 5:00PM EASTERN TIME

Hours may vary on National Holidays

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

We are committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please email us at [e-mail] or call us at 610-682-6361 ext. 2134 .