About this career
Automotive battery technicians assemble, install, inspect, maintain and repair batteries in motor vehicles. They use electrical test equipment to confirm good working condition after installation. They evaluate batteries to determine the nature of power problems. They also prepare old batteries for disposal.
Essential skills
apply health and safety standards
assemble batteries
dispose of hazardous waste
install automotive electrical equipment
install car electronics
install transport equipment batteries
maintain electrical engines
maintain electrical equipment
operate battery test equipment
read standard blueprints
repair vehicle electrical systems
repair vehicle's electrical equipment
use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
use technical documentation
wear appropriate protective gear
Required knowledge
battery chemistry
battery components
battery design
battery fluids
battery formation
battery management systems
chemical products
energy storage systems
hybrid vehicle architecture
Additional skills
apply soldering techniques
assemble automotive batteries
describe electric drive system
dispose of chemicals
inspect for faults in the vehicle's electric system
keep records of work progress
maintain vehicle electrical equipment
operate lifting equipment
operate soldering equipment
repair battery components
set up automotive robot
test electrical equipment
electric current
electricity
Also known as
automobile battery installer
installer of automotive batteries
vehicle battery technician
dry cell repairer
motor vehicle battery installer
truck battery technician
automotive battery installer
motor vehicle battery technician
dry cell tester
automotive battery assembler
technician of automotive batteries
lorry battery technician
dry cell installer
car battery installer
dry cell battery technician
battery installer
automobile battery technician
coach battery technician
car battery technician
automotive battery repairer
automotive repair technician
bus battery technician
automotive battery tester
