Job Description:

• 1) Repairs and recharges electric-storage batteries: Melts sealing compound on cover, using gas torch.

• 2) Loosens compound from sides of case, using putty knife.

• 3) Removes and disassembles cells and inspects parts to detect defects.

• 4) Replaces defective parts, fuses lead parts, using oxyacetylene torch, reassembles battery, and pours hot seal over cover.

• 5) Fills cells with acid solution and determines specific gravity of solution, using hydrometer and thermometer.

• 6) Adds acid or water to obtain specified concentration.

• 7) Attaches leads from charger to battery posts and starts charger.

• 8) Reads meters and adjusts rheostat to control flow of current through battery.

• 9) May repair battery-charging equipment.