Maintenance Technician at Clarios, LLC in Kernersville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position: Maintenance Technician – Full Time!

Location: Winston Salem

Pay: Starting at $34.50/hr w/ appropriate Shift Differential

Bonus: Potential to earn a 4% bonus based on the overall performance of the plant!

Shifts: 2nd Shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm) M-F

Benefits: Benefits Start on the 91st Day of Employment and college tuition reimbursement! (after probationary period)

Who we are!

Our mission is to create the world's best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. We develop insightful ideas and turn them into impactful realities. We anticipate the needs of customers and the markets we serve to deliver solutions with agility and flexibility.

What you will be doing!

• Emphasis on safe work practices, adherence to LOTO procedures and use of PPE.


• Troubleshooting and repairing of machinery, conveyors, and robotics.


• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.


• Must have knowledge of 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits.


• Experience with conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware and ladder logic required.


• Understanding of motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts etc.) required.


• May be required to set up and operate one or all of the following machines: lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, etc.


• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints.


• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.


• Perform preventive maintenance to assure maximum equipment functionality.


• Adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.


• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

What we are looking for!

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience required.


• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Mechanical skills and electrical repair knowledge.


• Working experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical (480v), and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing.


• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

What We Offer!

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.


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


• College tuition reimbursement.


• 401k plan


• 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.