Maintenance Technician at Clarios, LLC in Florence, Kentucky

Job Description:

Position: Maintenance Technician – Full Time!

Pay: $30/ hour + $1 Shift Differential

Shifts: Day Shift 12 Hour 2-2-3 Schedule 6:45am - 7:15pm

What You Get:

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.




• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 3% 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.

What you will be doing!

Requires the ability to set up and operate lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power says, welder, etc., and improvises when equipment is limited. Designs and builds small tools and fixtures from sketches or verbal instructions. Makes periodic checks of machines and equipment and performs preventative maintenance as required; oils, greases, etc. Performs carpentry and sheet metal work in fabricating and repairing benches, guards, boxes, trays, etc. Makes sketches for and builds racks, bins, shelves, and other aids to production. Requires ability to plan and lay out work, determines accurate and efficient methods, and diagnoses and corrects difficulties to minimize p

How You Will Do It:

• 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, follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

What We Look For

• Minimum 3+ year(s) maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.


• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Mechanical skills and electrical repair knowledge.


• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical experience.


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


• Must have PLC troubleshooting experience (preferably AllenBradley experience).


• Must be able to work all shifts up to 12 hours and occasional overtime.


• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.


• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions due to limited space.


• Agility to climb ladders to perform repairs.

What We Do Here

Our components plant located in Florence, Kentucky manufactures and produces battery containers, covers and PowerFrame® grids. We opened in 1978 and now employ 150 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and host food and hygiene product drives for local homeless shelters and support Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky and Northern Kentucky Children’s Home.

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.

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