Shop Tech

Motive Energy Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A battery service company in Carrollton is seeking a Shop Technician I responsible for repairing and preparing batteries for shipment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic skills in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include operating machinery, following safety protocols, and performing quality control on work. Candidates should be willing to obtain forklift certification and have a clean driver's license. This position offers hands-on training and requires a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Forklift Certified or willing to train.
• Forklift certification or willingness to train.
• Receives 2 weeks of training.
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in applying state.
• Experience with soldering and welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Practices safety and good housekeeping.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Prepares new product for shipment.
• Cleans and neutralizes returned batteries.
• Operates company vehicles.
• Follows warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA and ISO9000 policies.
• Travel offsite as needed to diagnose and repair defective equipment.

Skills

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Soldering and welding

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Soldering/welding

Basic office skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Driver's license with clean record (MVR)

2 weeks training provided

Tools

Forklift

Basic hand tools

Basic tools and equipment knowledge

Job description

The Shop Technician I is responsible for the regular repair, adjustment, cleaning or preparation of batteries for shipment. They regularly utilize tools and operate machinery and may transport materials to and from offsite locations.

Responsibilities:

• Practices safety and good housekeeping in all circumstances.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Receives and checks in returned materials.
• Prepares new product for shipment.
• Discharges any remaining battery power prior to servicing.
• Washes (power wash), cleans, and neutralizes returned batteries.
• Removes and disassembles cells and inspects all parts.
• Replaces defective parts, reassembles battery, and fuses lead parts with gas torch.
• Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution.
• Adds water, as needed, to the battery.
• Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connector and starts charger.
• Reads oncharge voltage meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.
• Provides quality control on work performed.
• As business needs necessitate, travels offsite (driving company vehicle) to evaluate, diagnose, and repair defective equipment and/or transport materials.
• Safely operates company vehicles.
• Operates a forklift.
• Uses correct techniques for installing or removing batteries from equipment.
• Follows all company policies and procedures as listed, which are not limited to, warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, DOT Hazmat, and ISO9000.
• All other duties as required.

Education/ Training:

• High School graduate or equivalent, required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the internet.
• Knowledge of basic tools and equipment.
• Forklift Certified or willing to train.
• Receives 2 weeks of training.
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in the applying State.
• Working experience with soldering and welding equipment.