Machine Operator/Assembler at Clarios, LLC in Kernersville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position: Tooling Attendant/Technician

Pay: Starting pay $20.37/hr. Increase after 90 days to $21.04/hr.Shift differential:2nd shift: $1.15/hr3rd shift: $1.50/hr

Shifts: 2nd and 3rd shift

• 2nd shift – Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm


• 3rd shift -- Sunday night to Friday morning. 10:00pm - 6:30am.

Overtime: As needed base off production demand

Training: First shift or assigned shift

Benefits: Benefits Start after 90 days of employment!

Who We Are:

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.

What you will do:

In this position you will operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries. In addition, operators make minor adjustments during troubleshooting, recognize and diagnose machine problems, and participate in operator preventative maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, greasing, and replacing small parts. Perform visual inspection of machines for quality or productivity problems. Perform required quality checks as trained.

How You Will Do It:

• Adhere to all safety standards including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator).


• Learn how to perform all functions on assigned production machines, including controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.


• Verify product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units.


• Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs to maintain a clean and orderly work area.


• Grease and oil machines and perform minor repairs.


• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.


• Prepare daily production, maintain records of production and time reports.

What We Look For:

• Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.


• 1 + year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work in a hot environment.


• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.


• Basic computer skills.


• Basic math, reading and writing skills.


• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.


• Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.


• Must be able to wear required PPE

What We Offer!

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.


• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% annual salary based on Plant’s performance).


• College tuition reimbursement.


• 401k plan offered with company match.


• Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.


• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.


• Fitness reimbursement program.


• Employee battery program.


• Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.

This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, as well as any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements.

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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