Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Join Clarios as a Maintenance Technician in West Union, SC. You'll be responsible for maintaining injection molding equipment and ensuring a productive work environment while troubleshooting issues. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within our committed and diverse team.

Benefits

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid training/tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience required.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Technical training in mechanical and/or electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain injection molding equipment and facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Direct hire!

Pay: $ 32.68

Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday!

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

What You will Get:

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity – up to 5% annual salary.
• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401k plan offered with company match.
• Gym membership reimbursement program.
• Referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee battery program.
• Paid training/tuition reimbursement.
• LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT!
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What you will do: The responsibilities are to maintain the injection molding equipment and facility to provide a safe and productive work environment while providing a quality product to our customers.

Process equipment includes injection molding presses, material blenders and grinders, pumps, motors, electrical systems, conveying systems, robots, automatic handling equipment, assembly machinery etc.

Requires diversified and skilled work using a high degree of independent initiative and good judgement plus the ability to improve and adapt where necessary. Good troubleshooting skills are required. Maintains and installs process piping, valves, pumps, timers, thermocouples, fittings, gauges, solenoids, switches, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Successful candidates must have the ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical prints. PLC experience a plus.

How you will do it:

· Routinely perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

· Must be able to read schematics and blueprints, capable of servicing and operating rectifiers, capable of operating precision hand tools, and electronic equipment.

· Complete work orders which will involve mechanical, electrical and/or PLC skillsets.

· Ability to troubleshoot equipment to solve problems.

· Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, operators, and management.

· Know the safety risk assessments and policies to perform work safely. Including wearing all the proper PPE for the job.

· Follow all safety and environmental procedures which includes lockout tagout, electrical safety and arc flash.

· Be trained to be a First Responder.

· Requires ability to plan and layout work, determine accurate and efficient methods, diagnoses, and corrects difficulties to minimize production interruptions.

· Ability to use computer system to update work orders.

· May be required to do electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing repair.

· Must be able to read schematics and blueprints, capable of servicing and operating rectifiers, capable of operating precision hand tools, and electronic equipment.

· Adjust machines for production when adjustment is beyond scope of operator. Modifies equipment as required.

· Installs new equipment including hook up of electrical power, gas, water, air, etc. Moves equipment to new locations.

· Maintains and installs piping, fittings, valves, gauges, and all types of controls for hydraulic systems, gas and airlines.

· Requires ability to set up and operate lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, welder, etc. and improvises where equipment is limited.

· Designs and builds small tools and fixtures from sketches or verbal instructions.

· Makes periodic checks of machines and equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required: oils, cleans, 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.

· May perform other duties as directed by management.

What we look for:

• Ethical conduct, problem solving mindset, and technical capability.
• 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems is required.
• Technical training to include mechanical and/or electrical, and PLC logic preferred.
• Ability to work all shifts up to 12 hours including weekends preferred, as overtime may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend and stoop to access equipment.
• Ability to read and understand all production specifications, blueprints and wiring diagrams required.
• Ability to record required data neatly and accurately.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to supply your own tools.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Qualified applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident card holder. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

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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