Battery Technician M / F

CFAO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider based in Cape Town is seeking a Battery Technician. The role involves assembling and repairing Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries while ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should have experience in troubleshooting and be familiar with workshop safety protocols. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment overseeing battery assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling and repairing Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot battery issues.
• Knowledge of safety standards in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workshop.
• Deliver batteries and maintain accurate reports.

Skills

Battery assembly

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Multi-meter usage

Job description

Overview

Job details

Profile

Technical & Services - Technical & Services -Parts & Service Assistant

Position title

Battery Technician M / F

Contract

Unlimited-term contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Mission description

Summary Statement :

The purpose of this position is to assemble and repair Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries and chargers in a cost-efficient manner by using the correct equipment, to the required industry and safety standards and assist with other duties.

Responsibilities

• Build new batteries with correct layout and polarity.
• Cut and use packing correctly to stabilize cells in tank.
• Place the correct cells in the correct tank according to machine model.
• Paint, clean and mark steel tanks as and when necessary.
• Need to do acid adjustments as and when required.
• Build batteries in specified time frame.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Deliver batteries and chargers.
• Correct use of multi-meter to test and fault find complete batteries.
• Battery reports - read, understand and respond appropriately.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting / repairs, in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the customer and / or supervisor.
• Strip, rebuild and service Lead Acid / Lithium batteries and chargers.
• Access, repair and replace faulty accessories.
• Remove cells wedged in the tank appropriately and safely.
• Complete quality check once the assembly process is complete.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintain a safe work environment by verifying batteries and chargers are safe to operate; following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities