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Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Location

Tampa, FL

Pay

Up to $40.00 an hour

• Training pay begins on 1st shift (minimum of 3 weeks)
• Eligible for annual increases and quarterly bonuses (up to 5% of annual pay)
• Overtime available and required as needed

Shift

• 2nd: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd: Monday - Friday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays
• Annual performance bonus
• Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program
• PPE and uniforms provided
• Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities

• Emphasize safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE compliance
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, robotics, and plant systems
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment
• Work with 120V, 208V, and 480V AC circuits; motor controls, VFDs, and soft starts
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability
• Operate machine shop tools as needed (lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders, saws, welders, etc.)
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair

Qualifications

• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Experience with 480V electrical systems, VFDs, and motor controls
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and work overtime/weekends as required

Other Experience We Consider

• Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Technician, Electrical Technician, Millwright, Multi-Craft Technician

About the Plant
The Tampa, FL plant has been operating since 1958 and employs more than 280 people. As a fully integrated facility, we manufacture and decorate batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and heavy-duty truck applications. We operate six days per week and are proud to support our community through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way, and Adopt-A-Road Tampa.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. 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 work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.