Industrial Battery Technician - Training, Benefits & Growth

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

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