Refurbishment Officer (Factory Worker)
Published on www.mrjobsnaija.com 16 Apr 2025
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Job Summary
- The Refurbishment Officer is a key member of the operational team, responsible for performing the hands-on technical tasks involved in refurbishing batteries. Working under the direction of the Shop Floor Manager,
- This role involves diagnosing battery conditions, performing repairs and component replacements, conducting tests, and ensuring all work meets Battregen's established quality standards and safety procedures.
- Refurbishment Officers contribute directly to the company's core service delivery by skillfully restoring battery performance.
Responsibilities
- Receive assigned batteries and perform initial inspections and diagnostic tests (e.g., visual checks, voltage tests, capacity analysis) as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform battery disassembly accurately and safely using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Extract defective cells using specialized tools such as cell extractor levers, following established methods.
- Safely drain acid from batteries strictly in accordance with safety protocols and environmental guidelines.
- Clean battery components thoroughly according to specifications.
- Perform cell cutting and welding tasks accurately using appropriate equipment and safety measures where required by the refurbishment process.
- Execute and maintain cell refurbishing and flushing procedures precisely according to technical guidelines.
- Identify faulty or worn components (other than cells, e.g., connectors, terminals, and casings) based on testing and inspection.
- Replace defective parts accurately using designated tools and adhering to technical guidelines.
- Reassemble batteries correctly, ensuring proper connections, component placement, and seals.
- Conduct final quality control tests (e.g., load testing, capacity verification, final voltage checks) to ensure the refurbished battery meets performance standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND), in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Prior hands-on technical experience (1 - 2 years minimum preferred) in assembly, repair, maintenance, or testing of electrical / electronic or mechanical equipment/systems is desirable.
- Experience working directly with batteries (e.g., automotive, industrial, solar) is an advantage.
- Experience using hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers, pliers) and basic power tools (drills, drivers) is essential.
- Experience working in a formal workshop, factory, or technical service environment is preferred.
- Basic understanding of electrical principles (voltage, current, resistance) and/or mechanical principles.
- Ability to read and correctly interpret work instructions, basic diagrams, or technical procedures.
- Ability to learn how to operate testing equipment (e.g., multimeter, load tester); prior experience is a plus.
- Understanding of basic workshop safety rules and procedures.