Battery Assembly & Troubleshooting Technician

CFAO; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CFAO is seeking a Battery Technician M/F in Pinetown, South Africa. The role involves assembling and repairing Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries and chargers to industry standards, both on site and in the workshop. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure timely delivery of batteries and chargers.

The candidate should have a Diploma and 4-6 years’ experience, with hands-on skills in battery layouts, polarity, acid adjustments, and maintaining a tidy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years of experience in related field.
• Experience with Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment and communicate required repairs to customer or supervisor.
• Carry out repairs on customers' site or in workshop.
• Build and assemble batteries with correct layout and polarity.
• Prepare packs by cutting and using packing materials to stabilise cells.
• Place cells correctly in tanks according to model; perform acid adjustments when required.
• Build batteries within the specified time frame and maintain a clean workshop.
• Deliver batteries and chargers as needed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Battery assembly

Education

Diploma

Job description

CFAO is seeking a Battery Technician M/F in Pinetown, South Africa. The role involves assembling and repairing Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries and chargers to industry standards, both on site and in the workshop. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure timely delivery of batteries and chargers.

The candidate should have a Diploma and 4-6 years’ experience, with hands-on skills in battery layouts, polarity, acid adjustments, and maintaining a tidy workshop environment.