Battery maintenance technicians are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the production of batteries. They work in battery manufacturing plants and are responsible for ensuring that the equipment is in good working order and is able to produce high-quality batteries. They need to have a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, as well as experience with maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Providing technical assistance in research on and development of electrical equipment and facilities, or testing prototypes;
(b) Designing and preparing blueprints of electrical installations and circuitry according to the specifications given;
(c) Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for manufacture and installation, according to the specifications given;
(d) Monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, installation, utilization, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations;
(e) Planning installation methods, checking completed installation for safety and controls or undertaking the initial running of the new electrical equipment or systems;
(f) Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements.