Motive Power Service Technician - Menomonee Falls, WI

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationMenomonee - Menomonee Falls, WIPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageUp to 50% Job ShiftDayJob CategoryInstallation - Maint - RepairDescriptionOur Motive Power team provides and services batteries used to power forklifts, lift trucks and more! For 100+ years, we've helped keep businesses moving. Our Techs are based out of our Menomonee Falls office and service the southeast Wisconsin area. Our Motive Power Service Technicians do everything from repair and maintenance of industrial batteries, chargers, and battery handling equipment, to consulting customers on cost-effective solutions, to performing maintenance and testing in our shop. The Motive Service Technician Level I is responsible for basic service and installation of Motive Power battery systems and chargers. The role requires local territory travel to customer locations to troubleshoot errors and communicate proper battery care to the consumer. Occasional overnight travelmay be the beginning, you'll be spending a lot of time in our production warehouse learning the ins and outs of our industrial batteries. Once you've received all the training you need, you will be traveling to our customers' locations to independently service, inspect, and problem solve. Why work as a Motive Power Service Technician? Competitive compensationAll Techs start at 3 weeks of PTO, plus holidaysMedical, Dental, Vision and 401k benefitsGreat work-life balanceOvertime available In-house training to turn you from a battery novice to a battery expert!Opportunities for career growthQualificationsWhat candidate are we looking for? Hard workers that aren't afraid to get their hands dirtyProblem solvers that can communicate well with our customersAbility to lift 50-100 pounds - our batteries are huge!Safety first individuals - whether its driving a service vehicle or working on a batteryBasic mechanical and electrical abilities - we'll teach you the rest!High school diplomaAnyone with experience operating a lift truck, tech training, forklift training, heavy equipment operations, or rigging experience is a plus!Working knowledge of standard shop toolsUnderstanding of basic electricity and electronics in order to troubleshoot problemsAbility to read, analyze and interpret common technical manualsEffectively communicate with co-workers, customers and managementAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, andprocedure manualsAbility to calculate prices accurately when preparing estimates or completing work orders for billingpurposes such as adding, subtracting, percentages, and volumeAbility to define problems and draw valid conclusions on the work that needs to be performedAbility to troubleshoot and perform duties with minimal supervisionAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formUse shop test equipment, such as chargers and discharge machinesSuccessfully use voltage meter and hydrometerPerform solid burns on battery strapsRead electrical schematicsKnow and implement safety policies, to include reporting of any and all near missesSafely remove connectors and cells, and replace connectors and cells in the shopCrimp and solder connectors onto cablesOperate a lift truckPressure test cellsUnderstand battery, watering, charging, discharging, gassing, over discharged, and overchargedUnderstand the operation and use of battery wash cabinetPerform battery washes and PMs satisfactorilyComplete all paperwork and trucking in ServiceMax as directed by Service CoordinatorPLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW:*NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED. YOU MUST BE WITHIN REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF ZIP 53051.* NO VISA SPONSORHIP OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION* A VALID DRIVING LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONExponential Power does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Exponential via email, the internet or in any form andor method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Exponential Power.

Created: 2025-02-22