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- "Battery Repairer"

	Inspect, repair, recharge, and replace batteries.
	Holland / RIASEC Career Code: R-C-E SOC: 49-2092.03

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Job Tasks for: "Battery Repairer"

Inspects electrical connections, wiring charging relays, charging resistance box, and storage batteries, following wiring diagram.

Removes and disassembles cells and cathode assembly, using tension handles, prybars, and hoist, and cuts wires to faulty cells.

Inspects battery for defects, such as dented cans, damaged carbon rods and terminals, and defective seals.

Tests condition, fluid level, and specific gravity of electrolyte cells, using voltmeter, hydrometer, and thermometer.

Secures cell on rocker mechanism or attaches assemblies, using bolts or cement.

Positions and levels, or signals worker to position and level, cell, anode, or cathode, using hoist and leveling jacks.

Installs recharged or repaired battery or cells, using hand tools.

Cleans cells, cell assemblies, glassware, leads, electrical connections, and battery poles, using scraper, steam, water, emery cloth, power grinder, or acid.

Disconnects electrical leads and removes battery, using hand tools and hoist.

Adds water and acid to battery cells to obtain specified concentration.

Repairs or adjusts defective parts, using hand tools or power tools.

Replaces defective parts, such as cell plates, fuses, lead parts, switches, wires, anodes, cathodes, and rheostat.

Connects battery to battery charger and adjusts rheostat to start flow of electricity into battery.

Fabricates and assembles electrolytic cell parts for storage batteries.

Compiles operating and maintenance records.

Seals joints with putty, mortar, and asbestos, using putty extruder and knife.

Repairs battery-charging equipment.

Measures cathode blade and anode, using ruler, and rate of mercury flow, using stopwatch.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Battery Repairer"

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Skill Requirements for: "Battery Repairer"

Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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Ability Requirements for: "Battery Repairer"

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

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Job Activities for: "Battery Repairer"

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

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