Maintenance: Battery Technician

Jewel-Osco; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Jewel-Osco is seeking a battery maintenance technician at our Melrose Park, IL facility. The role focuses on maintaining battery fleets per manufacturer recommendations and ensuring safe, efficient service for internal customers.

Responsibilities include changing, inspecting, and repairing batteries; operating forklifts and diagnostic tools; and maintaining logs and 5S standards in a demanding warehouse environment. A DOT license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to operate hand and power tools used in battery maintenance
• Must possess basic computer skills
• A DOT license to drive company vehicles

Responsibilities

• Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.
• Perform repairs on batteries including cables, connectors, cells and cases.
• Perform minor repairs to battery charging equipment.
• Respond to hazardous cleanup from battery-related incidents.
• Test battery performance using test equipment.
• Maintain a 5S work environment at all times.
• Maintain accurate battery logs and documentation.
• Handle incoming/outgoing batteries and related paperwork.
• May assist with repairs of Fire Protection/Suppression systems.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Battery maintenance

Safety compliance

Forklift & stacker operation

5S workplace discipline

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Diagnostic tools

CMMS

Job description

Purpose

To maintain the battery fleet per manufacture’s recommendations, and to provide safe, efficient and professional service to all internal customers.

Purpose

To maintain the battery fleet per manufacture’s recommendations, and to provide safe, efficient and professional service to all internal customers.

Primary Job Functions

• Change batteries as needed for production, sanitation and maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all batteries as scheduled.
• Perform repairs on batteries as needed to include cables, connectors, cells, and cases.
• Perform minor repairs to battery charging equipment (cables, connectors, etc.) as needed.
• Respond to and assist in hazardous cleanup from accidents involving a battery.
• Test battery performance using test equipment.
• Must maintain a 5S work environment at all times.
• Must maintain accurate battery logs
• Responsible for all incoming and outgoing batteries. This includes preparation and documentation.
• May be required to assist others with repairs of the Fire Protection/Suppression systems
• Other duties assigned by management

Skills And Abilities To Perform Job

• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks, and all types of testing equipment.
• Must possess basic computer skills
• A license (DOT) to drive company vehicles
• The ability to interact with all warehouse employees in a professional manor
• Must be able to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance, repair and service procedures
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work at both ground level and in high places to perform job tasks and duties
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities and tasks
• Must have the ability to operate work related equipment and tools (hand and power) to include powered equipment, forklifts, man-lifts, pallet jacks and all types of diagnostic equipment
• Must have the ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies and procedures encompassing work orders, purchase requisitions/orders, spare parts and supplies inventories
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility(s)

Working Conditions

• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and materials necessary to perform job functions
• Exposure to high-voltage current and equipment exists on the Complex with Utility provider equipment, welding equipment, back-up auxiliary generators, and switch gear
• Potential exposure to vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents exists
• Work environment temperature ranges from -20F degrees to +80F degrees with appropriate PPE
• Exposure to work tasks may be required at second or third story levels (approximately 20’ to 40’) from finished floor levels

Equipment Used To Perform Job

• A variety of hand tools
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• A variety of power tools
• A variety of diagnostic tools and devises
• Equipment manuals, documents, drawings, and schematics
• PC for CMMS work order entries.
• Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be provided for all hazards