• Maintenance Technician

    Clarios (Kernersville, NC)


    Maintenance Technician

     

    **Pay:** $35.33/hr starting base pay + $1.50 shift differential

    + Quarterly bonus opportunity – up to 4% of annual pay

    Shifts Available:

    + 2-2-3 Nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

    What We Offer

    + Benefits begin after 91 days of employment

    + Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

    + Bonus opportunity up to 4% of annual pay

    + 401k with company match + Health Savings Account contributions

    + College tuition reimbursement (after probationary period)

    + Health, dental, and vision insurance

    + Referral bonus ($250 at 90 days + $250 at 120 days)

    + Career growth and advancement opportunities

    Job Responsibilities

    + Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, conveyors, and robotics

    + Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance

    + Support preventive maintenance and ensure maximum equipment reliability

    + Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals

    + Follow all safety standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE use

    Qualifications

    + 3+ years industrial maintenance experience required

    + High school diploma or equivalent required

    + Knowledge of 480V electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor controls

    + PLC troubleshooting experience preferred

    + Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work overtime/weekends as needed

    About the Plant

    The Winston-Salem, NC plant has operated since 1978 and employs more than 500 people. As a Dry Application Plant (DAP), it produces batteries used in automotive and marine applications. The facility runs six days per week and is actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank and Brenner Children’s Hospital.

     

    **Other Experience We Consider:** Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Technician, Electrical Technician, Millwright, Multi-Craft Technician

    **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 veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for hourly roles. Pay ranges are provided in accordance with state pay transparency laws.

    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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected] . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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 (https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility) . We want you to know your rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) because EEO is the law.

     

    **A Note to Job Applicants:** please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

    **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.

     

    Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.

     

    **A Note to Job Applicants** : Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.