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Machine Operator (PowerFrame)
Location: Red Oak, IA | Components Plant
Pay: $23.58/hr with incentive pay based on production then incentive of $4.20 after 60-90 days (Shift Premium for night shift if $1, average is $26.50)
Bonus: Potential to earn up to 5% based on overall plant performance
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly (Friday)

Shifts:

• A & C Shifts (Days): 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• B & D Shifts (Nights): 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts (2-2-3 rotating schedule)

What We Offer

• Paid vacation, sick time, and 13 paid holidays - with eligibility beginning on Day 1
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Company contributions to Health Savings Account
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% based on plant performance)
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, and safety gear provided
• Career growth opportunities in a highly automated components plant
• Recognition programs and community engagement opportunities

Job Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator at our Red Oak PowerFrame facility, you will operate and maintain precision manufacturing equipment used in grid production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate casting, rolling mill, press, and lead pot equipment to produce PowerFrame grids
• Monitor key parameters such as temperature, flow, speed, and product dimensions
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and product changeovers
• Inspect equipment and parts for quality, ensuring conformance to specifications
• Assist maintenance with equipment PMs, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Handle lead safely, following all environmental and safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, hazardous materials handling)
• Train and support new operators to ensure safe, efficient performance
• Document production data and quality checks accurately

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred not required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a hot, industrial environment
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirator when applicable
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

About the Plant

Our Red Oak, Iowa Components Plant specializes in manufacturing PowerFrame grids, a critical component in automotive battery technology. Opened in 2003, the plant employs more than 80 people and operates seven days per week. Red Oak has been recognized by the State of Iowa as a Renewable Energy Partner and was awarded the MidAmerican Energy Clean Air Excellence Award. Our employees also give back locally through partnerships with The United Way, Wilson Performing Arts Center, and Relay for Life.

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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