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Job Title

Machine Operator

Location

Florence, KY

Pay

$24.72/hr. with overtime (1.5x pay for hours worked over 40 per week)

Paid weekly on Fridays

Shifts

12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule (15 days per month) with every other weekend off

• Day Shift: 6:45am-7:15pm
• Night Shift: 6:45pm-7:15am

Shift Differential

• 12-hour Day Shift: +$0.45/hr.
• 12-hour Night Shift: +$1.00/hr.

Benefits Start

Day 31

What We Offer

• $24.72/hr. base pay plus shift premiums
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Paid vacation (after 100 days) and 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

Job 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Familiarity with powered industrial equipment (walkies, forklifts, etc.)
• 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

About the Plant

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.

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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