Machine Operator/Production

ClariosUnited States, SC
Onsite

About The Position

The West Union, SC facility supports Clarios’ battery manufacturing and distribution operations and employs 130 team members. The site plays a critical role in serving automotive and industrial customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational performance. 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.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
  • Ability to work in an industrial environment (standing, walking, lifting, bending)
  • Ability to wear required PPE
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and attendance standards

Nice To Haves

  • Prior manufacturing, production, or maintenance experience
  • Experience operating forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts
  • Mechanical or technical aptitude
  • HVAC experience (3+ years preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Vacuum oil from molding machine moats and containers daily, as needed
  • Clean oil-saturated walkways using a floor scrubber to maintain safe working conditions
  • Remove and recycle oil from basement tunnels
  • Clean and maintain oil vacuum carts on a daily basis
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the oil room area
  • Perform general oil cleanup tasks to support plant safety initiatives
  • Change filters in baghouse systems and dispose of them using approved containers
  • Service heat exchange plates for caster and mill tanks
  • Perform quarterly oven preventive maintenance (PM); experience with a combustion analyzer is a plus
  • Replace caster and mill tank pumps as needed
  • Install, de-install, and terminate 480V motors
  • Grease motors and pulleys as part of routine maintenance
  • Replace belts and ensure proper equipment operation
  • Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts as needed
  • Use a personal phone for work-related communication and documentation (photo capture)
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay with wage progression where applicable
  • Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick time per local/state policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and/or retirement contributions
  • Annual or quarterly bonus opportunity (plant performance-based)
  • Shift differentials and overtime opportunities
  • PPE, uniforms, and required safety gear provided
  • Employee battery program (where applicable)
  • Tuition reimbursement (eligibility varies by site)
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Clarios
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