Tooling Apprentice - D Shift

Toolmaker 

Oconee Poly 

Primary Purpose   

Under general supervision, alter and repair molds of a complex and precise nature; make, alter and repair gauges, jigs and fixtures, special machines and other devices in the daily manufacturing of injection molded battery components. 

Primary Duties   

• Setup and operate all types of tool room equipment and improvise where equipment is limited 

• Plan and lay out work, determine accurate and efficient methods 

• Read and interpret complicated drawings and work to extremely close tolerances using precision tool room equipment and measuring characteristics of steels and other common metals and their heat treating processes 

• Diagnose and correct mold deficiencies  

• Maintain spare parts inventory for molds  

• Work well under pressure to repair equipment quickly 

• Reads and understands electrical, equipment manuals, pneumatic schematics as well as mechanical drawings 

• Working with High Performance teams for continuous improvements 

• Keep work areas clean and orderly following 5S procedures 

• Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules 

• Take active part in group meetings to maintain safety, quality, and increase productivity and morale 

• Perform other tasks as assigned including tool work if needed in areas other than tool room 

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Must have at least 2 years previous experience (or educational equivalent) with tooling maintenance and repair 

• Two year technical degree, or related certificate program, preferred 

• Strong working knowledge of machine shop tools including Heliarc and electric arc welding equipment, electrical testing equipment, micrometer, veneer calipers, dial and depth indicator micrometers, and hand tools 

• Must have a learner mentality – willing to increase scope and knowledge of the position  

• Strong team player 

• Excellent verbal communication skills  

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:
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