Machine Assembly

Machine Operator

Location: Toledo, OH

Pay: $15.35/hr. starting, with the opportunity to earn an average of $20/hr.+ through incentive pay after completing training. Incentive pay is based on production performance and is added weekly.

Shift Differential:

• 8-hour: 2nd shift +$1.00/hr., 3rd shift +$1.25/hr.
• 12-hour: Day shift +$1.00/hr., Night shift +$1.50/hr.

Shifts:

• 2nd: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with annual progression under the union wage schedule
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 13 paid holidays (8 guaranteed off, per CBA)
• Annual performance bonus (3% of gross wages)
• Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year of service)
• Fitness reimbursement (after 90 days)
• Employee battery program (after 90 days, 1 per year)
• PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes provided
• Recognition programs: Safety Week, Retiree Parties, Anniversary Awards, Holiday Party

Job Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated production machines in battery manufacturing
• Make machine adjustments, perform basic troubleshooting, and participate in preventative maintenance
• Inspect product and equipment for quality and productivity issues
• Accurately document production output and quality checks
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Follow all plant safety procedures and PPE requirements

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
• Comfortable working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to work in a hot, physically demanding environment
• Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and lift safely for long periods
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and quality

About the Plant

Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant is the largest Clarios facility, opened in 1981. With more than 610 employees, we manufacture batteries used in automotive and marine applications. The plant operates six days per week and is actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations like United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission, and Ronald McDonald House.

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.

If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, s