Manufacturing & ProductionAssemblersISCO 8212
battery assembler
Battery assemblers are welding and assembling the battery components such as electronics parts, wiring, and casing around the cells, as well as battery modules in a manufacturing facility.
About battery assembler
As a battery assembler, you will work in a manufacturing facility assembling and welding battery components into complete battery modules and packs. Your day-to-day work involves handling delicate electronic components, precisely aligning battery cells, connecting wiring, and securing casings using welding and fastening techniques. You will follow detailed assembly drawings and specifications to ensure that each battery meets strict quality standards and electrical specifications. As a battery assembler, you play a critical role in the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries. Your work requires precision, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to work at production pace while maintaining quality standards. The role combines technical skill with careful attention to detail, as improper assembly can affect battery performance and safety. With Poland's emerging EV manufacturing sector and investment in renewable energy, there is strong demand for skilled battery assemblers with excellent career prospects for advancement into quality control, technical supervision, or specialized assembly roles.
Key Work Functions
Core areas of responsibility for a battery assembler.
1
Battery Component Assembly
- Assemble battery cells, electronics parts, and wiring according to detailed assembly drawings
- Connect electrical components and wiring harnesses with precision and care
- Install battery modules into protective casings and secure all components firmly
2
Welding and Fastening Operations
- Perform spot welding and other welding techniques to join battery components securely
- Fasten components using screws, bolts, and other mechanical fasteners according to specifications
- Ensure proper alignment and secure attachment of all battery elements before sealing
3
Quality Control and Specification Compliance
- Read assembly drawings and interpret specifications to understand exact assembly requirements
- Ensure each battery assembly conforms to quality standards and electrical specifications
- Inspect assembled components for defects and remove defective products from the assembly line
4
Voltage Adjustment and Testing
- Adjust voltage settings and electrical parameters according to battery specifications
- Perform basic electrical testing to verify proper battery function and safety
- Report defective materials and assembly issues to supervisors immediately
5
Safety and Protective Measures
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times during assembly operations
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and electrical hazards
- Ensure public safety and security by maintaining safe working conditions
6
Production Management and Performance
- Meet daily production deadlines and assembly targets while maintaining quality standards
- Monitor machine operations and production line flow to identify bottlenecks
- Align components precisely and maintain consistent assembly pace throughout shifts
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (23)
battery fluidsbattery fluidsThe characteristics and properties of battery fluids.battery management systemsbattery management systemsThe electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.electrical dischargeelectrical dischargeThe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.battery chemistrybattery chemistryThe different battery types according to the representative chemical components used in the anode or the cathode such as zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, or lithium-ion.battery componentsbattery componentsThe physical components, such as wiring, electronics and voltaic cells that can be found in batteries. The components vary according to size and type of battery.quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.battery formationbattery formationThe process of preparing a battery for use, including the charging and discharging of the cells, and the calibration of the battery management system (BMS).monitor machine operationsmonitor machine operationsObserving machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.read assembly drawingsread assembly drawingsRead and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a p...remove defective productsremove defective productsRemove defective materials from the production line.assemble batteriesassemble batteriesManufacture batteries using hand tools, power tools or automated machines. Understand and read plans and blueprints regarding the technical aspects of batteries to comprehend specifications and requir...ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.align componentsalign componentsAlign and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.adjust voltageadjust voltageAdjust voltage in electrical equipment.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.fasten componentsfasten componentsFasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.ensure conformity to specificationsensure conformity to specificationsEnsure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.operate soldering equipmentoperate soldering equipmentUse soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.install low voltage wiringinstall low voltage wiringPlan, deploy, troubleshoot and test low voltage wiring.attach power cords to electric moduleattach power cords to electric moduleAttach the power cords to the electric module of electric clocks or watches.
Optional (26)
electrical equipment regulationselectrical equipment regulationsThe national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general ri...electrical engineeringelectrical engineeringThe field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.waste managementwaste managementThe methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste inciner...waste removal regulationswaste removal regulationsThe regulations and legal provisions governing waste removal activities.electrochemistryelectrochemistrySubdiscipline of chemistry that studies the chemical reactions that take place during the interaction of an electrolyte, a chemical substance that works as an ionic conductor, and an electrode, or an ...resolve equipment malfunctionsresolve equipment malfunctionsIdentify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.provide technical documentationprovide technical documentationPrepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.measure electrical characteristicsmeasure electrical characteristicsMeasure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.maintain electrical equipmentmaintain electrical equipmentTest electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as r...oversee logistics of finished productsoversee logistics of finished productsEnsure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.dispose of hazardous wastedispose of hazardous wasteDispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.connect armature windingsconnect armature windingsConnect the coils of wire on the armature to the commutator segments.repair battery componentsrepair battery componentsRepair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.oversee stock quality controloversee stock quality controlCheck overall product quality prior to shipment.operate battery test equipmentoperate battery test equipmentOperate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating ...replace defect componentsreplace defect componentsRemove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.provide power connection from bus barsprovide power connection from bus barsProvide power connection from copper or metal busbars.repair wiringrepair wiringFind faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.apply technical communication skillsapply technical communication skillsExplain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.adjust manufacturing equipmentadjust manufacturing equipmentRegulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level. Review the manufacturing process and equipment and suggest improvements.prepare shipments in timeprepare shipments in timePrepare product for shipment as scheduled.assemble automotive batteriesassemble automotive batteriesManufacture batteries for motor vehicles by using hand tools, power tools or automated machines. Read and understand blueprints and technical plans to comprehend specifications and requirements.battery designbattery designThe techniques used to design batteries, characterise their properties and performance, including electrochemical analysis and physical measurements, as well as to devise the integration of various co...clean components during assemblyclean components during assemblyClean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.
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