Machine Operator/Assembler

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in the automotive battery sector as a Machine Operator/Assembler. In this role, you will operate production machines, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment to ensure smooth operations. The position offers competitive pay and benefits after 90 days, including a quarterly bonus and opportunities for growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to sustainable energy solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

College Tuition Reimbursement

401k Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account Contributions

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Employee Battery Program

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated production machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Work in Hot Environment

Physical Stamina

Job description

Position: Machine Operator/Assembler/Production Associate Pay: Starting pay $20.37/hr. Increase after 90 days to $21.04/hr. Shift differential: 2nd shift: $1.15/hr 3rd 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.
• Quarterly 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 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 force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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 [e-mail] . 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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