Machine Operator

Clarios • Florence, KY

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant manufactures battery containers, covers, and PowerFrame® grids. Since opening in 1978, we’ve grown to employ 150 people and operate six days per week. We proudly support the community through food and hygiene drives and local nonprofit partnerships. 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 required
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift, bend, and twist safely
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Comfortable working a 12-hour rotating schedule, including weekends

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Familiarity with powered industrial equipment (walkies, forklifts, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Operate automated PowerFrame® grid machinery and powered industrial equipment
• Monitor production, perform coil changes, and eliminate defective parts
• Track raw material usage, scrap, and inefficiencies for reporting
• Support machine die changes and preventative maintenance activities
• Record all work completed in system work orders
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing improvements and cost reduction projects

Benefits

• Paid vacation (after 100 days)
• 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
• Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• 401k with company match (RIC 1–5%, 50% match up to 3%)
• Tuition reimbursement (per CBA – salary process available)
• PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes provided
• $300 employee referral bonus after 100 days
• Recognition programs: Safety Week, Retiree Parties, Tenure Awards, Thanksgiving Vouchers, Annual Company Picnic, Holiday Party

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED