Naumann/Hobbs is looking for YOU to fill our Battery Technician position in the Phoenix, AZ area.

We are the largest Material Handling Equipment Company in the Southwest. Naumann/Hobbs Material Handling, Inc. sells, rents, services, and supplies parts on an extensive line of material handling products. We are a staple in the Valley with almost 70 years of business experience and over 100 million in annual sales.

What you will do:

The Battery technician is responsible for watering, cleaning, conducting minor repairs, and maintain electric batteries and battery chargers in a timely and efficient manner while providing outstanding customer service.

• Remove and disassemble cells and inspect parts to detect defects.
• Replace defective parts, reassemble batteries, and fuse lead parts with gas torch.
• Fill cells with acid solution and determine specific gravity of solution.
• Add acid or water to obtain specified concentration.
• Attach charger leads to battery posts and start chargers.
• Read meters and adjusts charge parameters to control time and flow of current through battery.
• Ability to perform discharge tests, evaluate results, and make necessary repairs.
• Repair battery charging equipment.
• Prepare new product for shipment.
• Properly unload, store, palletize, and load new, used, customer repair, and scrap batteries and chargers.
• Operate material handling equipment per OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean working environment.
• Perform routine battery & charger maintenance programs and battery washes.
• Follows all company policies and procedures as listed, but not limited to warranty, safety, environmental, OSHA, DOT, Hazmat.
• Maintain a service van and its inventory.
• Maintain and keep valid driver’s license and record clean.

Competencies Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions on the repairs that need to be performed.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and maintain positive attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task between service calls.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic understanding of electrical components and function.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude, and knowledge of electrical/electronic systems with ability to read and understand schematics.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience- in a similar industry preferred.
• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience with shop and hand tools.
• Forklift experience and or certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands in a grip motion with the ability to hold and control tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, squat, and crawl under equipment, and to ascend & descend a ladder.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift 50 pounds and to be able to lift and carry 45 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/or loud noises.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The employee may be required to operate a forklift with appropriate certification(s).
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to a noise level representative of an industrial workspace.
• The employee may be exposed to sunlight as not all work is performed in a covered shop environment.

What will we do for you:

• Positive work environment that encourages growth and offers a work/life balance
• Monday - Friday work week
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401K
• Short- and Long-Term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Sick time
• Discounts at major retailers and more

Naumann/Hobbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening check.