Maintenance Technician

Pay: $31.51/hr with contractual increases every 6 months for the first 2 years
Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm
Benefits Start: Day 1

What We Offer

• Starting pay $31.51/hr with wage progression every 6 months for 2 years
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 401k with company match (RIC 1–5%, enhanced match if contributing 6%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% based on plant performance)
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety shoes provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (after 90 days)
• Recognition programs including Safety Week, Quality Week, Tenure Awards, and Holiday Events

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and plant utility equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operations
• Install, relocate, and modify equipment including electrical, gas, water, and air hookups
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Fabricate and repair tools, fixtures, and guards as needed using shop equipment (lathe, mill, welder, grinder, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts, and work orders
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including LOTO and PPE use

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and electrical circuits (120V–480V)
• Strong mechanical skills including hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics
• Must provide own hand tools appropriate for the role
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must be able to wear required PPE

About the Plant

Our San Antonio, Texas Distribution Center opened in 1995 and now employs more than 265 people. The site charges, packages, and ships batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We are proud of our community involvement, supporting local organizations such as Toys for Tots, The Strong Foundation, and Soldier’s Angels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.

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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of wo