Machine Operator - Full time!

Clarios, LLC; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator, where you will play a vital role in producing lead grids for automotive batteries. This position offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will operate essential manufacturing equipment in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, health options, and a 401k plan with company match. If you're a motivated team player with a passion for manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity to shape your career and make a real impact in sustainable transportation.

Benefits

Paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

College tuition reimbursement

401k plan with company match

Health Savings Account contributions

Competitive health, dental, and vision options

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to multi-task in a heavy manufacturing hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment for lead grid production.
• Conduct quality checks and follow proper reporting procedures.
• Assist maintenance team with equipment upkeep.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Forklift Operation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

*Please attach a resume to your application*

Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $18+ with room to grow.

Shift: (Night shift) 6:30 PM - 6:45 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Day shift: 6:30 AM - 6:45 PM

Training: must be able to train on day shift for the first few weeks.

What You Get

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% 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.
• Lots of opportunity for growth, apprenticeships, and advancement.

What You Will Do:

Under general supervision, you will perform safe operation of continuous strip caster, rolling mill, and grid stamping operations for the production of lead grid for automotive batteries.

How You Will Do It:

• Start up and operate manufacturing equipment in a leaded environment to include strip caster, rolling mill, and presses.
• Execute routine product changeovers of dies for various grid types.
• Perform lead pot drossing and clean up tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• Assist the shift maintenance team with equipment preventative maintenance, breakdowns and other routine maintenance.
• Conduct quality checks and follow proper reporting and documentation procedures for non-conforming product.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials and/or finished product.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly following 5S procedures.
• Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules and procedures
• Follow guidelines for proper nutrition, hygiene and work habits to minimize lead exposure.
• Take active part in group meetings to maintain safety, quality, and increase productivity and morale.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Lots of opportunity for growth, apprenticeships, and advancement.

What We Look For:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Valid forklift license, or the willingness and ability to operate a forklift, is preferred.
• Strong team player
• Must be able to multi-task in a heavy manufacturing hands-on environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills

What We Do Here

Our fully integrated plant in West Union, South Carolina produces all the parts

that go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We

began operations in 1985 and now employ more than 300 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, back-to-school drives and the Oconee County Animal Shelter.

Under general supervision, you will perform safe operation of continuous strip caster, rolling mill, and grid stamping operations for the production of lead grid for automotive batteries.

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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