Production Associate & Assembler

Clarios; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay with premiums up to $24.5

Paid vacation, sick time, 11 holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance Day 1

401k with company match

Quarterly bonus (4% of gross wages)

Free employee battery program

PPE provided (gloves, glasses, boots)

$1,000 referral bonus

Recognition programs

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Production Associate/Assembler at our Fort Wayne, IN plant. Start pay is $22.28/hr with progression to $24.53/hr via shift premiums and cross-training, with weekly pay.

Two shifts available: 8-hour Mon–Fri or 12-hour 2-2-3 cycles, plus potential weekend work. Benefits begin Day 1, including insurance and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots).
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Remove jumpers and aside, slide battery from layer board onto conveyor, aside hi-rise lumber, maintains efficient production flow, stack off obvious rejects, remove process vents, top off according to specification, perform process and quality checks as specified, replace process vents with finish vents.
• Polish terminals using hand or wire brush and remove residue from cover. Operate manual hirater or bitrode and/or OCV meter to test quality. Shrink-wrap batteries as required. Use hand brander as needed.
• Decorate batteries according to customer requirements. Retrieve specs from computer terminal. Maintain decoration stock on line.
• Stack off rejects to pallet. Palletize batteries to customer requirements utilizing BES procedures and equipment, maintaining accurate production counts and filling customer orders as complete as possible.
• Participates in developing and improving Standard Work Practices for each area and reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings.
• Service washer and dryer as necessary. Clean or wipe batteries as needed. Repair posts on batteries as needed. Keep work area clean and orderly, clean machines and area per shift and perform regular preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Associate / Assembler

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Pay

Starting at $22.28/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $24.53/hr through shift differential and cross-training. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift Differential

• Non-Continuous (8-hour): 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr
• Continuous (12-hour): Day shift +$0.35/hr, Night shift +$1.25/hr Differential applies to employee’s home shift.

Shifts

Multiple Schedules Available

• 12-hour (2-2-3): Days 5:00am–5:30pm / Nights 5:00pm–5:30am (includes every other weekend)
• 8-hour (Mon–Fri): 1st shift 6:00am–2:30pm / 2nd shift 2:00pm–10:30pm

Benefits Start

Day 1

What We Offer

• Starting pay $22.28/hr with progression and shift premiums (up to $24.53/hr)
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 401k with company match
• Quarterly bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided
• $1,000 referral bonus
• Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities

• Remove jumpers and aside, slide battery from layer board onto conveyor, aside hi-rise lumber, maintains efficient production flow, stack off obvious rejects, remove process vents, top off according to specification, perform process and quality checks as specified, replace process vents with finish vents.
• Polish terminals using appropriate hand or wire brush and remove residue from cover. Operate manual hirater or bitrode and/or OCV meter to test quality. Shrink-wrap batteries as required. Use hand brander as needed.
• Decorate batteries according to customer requirements. Able to retrieve specs from computer terminal. Maintains adequate decoration stock on line.
• Stack off rejects to pallet. Palletize batteries to customer requirements utilizing BES procedures and equipment, maintaining accurate production counts and filling customer orders as complete as possible.
• Participates in developing and improving Standard Work Practices for each area and consistently reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.
• Service washer and dryer as necessary. Clean or wipe batteries as needed. Repair posts on batteries as needed. Keep work area clean and orderly, clean machines and area per shift and perform regular preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks
• Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots)
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available)

About The Plant

Our Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center opened in 1999 and now employs more than 130 people. The site plays a critical role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.

Additional Information

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Proof of employment eligibility required.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. 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, and all 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.