Maintenance Mechanic
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Pay: $33+.hr base of skill set!
- WEEKLY PAY.
- Eligible for annual wage increases.
- Potential for additional increases based on satisfactory performance.
- EXTRA money added to your paycheck by referring friends and family (up to $2,000 per referral).
- On average our Maintenance Mechanics, with their hourly wage plus overtime, have the potential to earn over $85,000 per year.
Shift:
4th Shift:
- Friday through Sunday 10pm to 10am - could also work Thursday or Monday 10pm to 10am (your choice)
What you will be doing:
- Keep machinery, equipment, and plant structure in operating condition to support production. Such plant equipment includes battery manufacturing equipment of all types and plant utilities.
- Adhere to all safety standards including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator).
- Diagnose and repair a wide variety of machines, equipment, and systems to restore and sustain intended function, productivity, and quality. Mechanical equipment includes structure, enclosures, controllers, actuators, sensors, utilities, and communication. May use replacement parts or make replacement parts as required.
- Use test equipment for troubleshooting, problem solving, equipment status, and performance.
- May be required to repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, compressed gas, heating, and cooling equipment. Maintain and install piping, fittings, valves, gauges, conduit, junction boxes, power, control, and communication cables.
- Adjust machines for production when adjustment is beyond scope of the operator.
- Install new equipment or modifies existing equipment, including power, control and utilities.
- Use hand tools and common machine shop tools. May be required to set up and operate the following machines: lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, welder, etc., and improvise where equipment is limited.
- Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition monitoring activities. Ability to follow written instructions, specifications, and schematics, then document findings and actions.
- Fabricate and repair with sheet metal, plastic, or wood as needed.
- Create work orders, and enter data on work orders for labor hours, materials, failure and cause codes, document what was done and what remains to be done.
What we look for:
- Ethical conduct, problem solving mindset, and technical capability.
- 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems is required.
- Technical training to include mechanical and/or electrical, and PLC logic preferred.
- Ability to work all shifts up to 12 hours including weekends preferred, as overtime may be required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend and stoop to access equipment.
- Ability to read and understand all production specifications, blueprints and wiring diagrams required.
- Ability to record required data neatly and accurately.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must be able to supply your own tools.
- Basic math, reading and writing skills required.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Qualified applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident card holder. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
What we do here:
Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
- Annual bonus opportunity – up to 5% annual salary.
- Health, dental, vision, life & home/auto insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- 401k plan offered with company match.
- Gym membership reimbursement program.
- Referral program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee battery program.
- Paid training/tuition reimbursement.
- LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT!
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.
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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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. We want you to know your rights 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.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Maintenance Mechanic at Clarios in Geneva, Illinois? Here, we’re not just about making batteries; we’re empowering sustainable transportation solutions for the world’s leading automotive brands. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be instrumental in keeping our machinery and equipment in top-notch condition, ensuring that our battery manufacturing operations run seamlessly. With a competitive pay starting at $33 per hour and incredible potential to earn over $85,000 annually through overtime, you'll enjoy the fruits of hard work. Plus, enjoy weekly pay and an impressive referral program! Your role will involve diagnosing and repairing various machines and systems, maintaining safety standards, and performing preventive maintenance tasks. You'll use your hands-on skills to adjust, install, and modify equipment, ensuring that production is optimized. Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is key to thrive in this position. We’re looking for individuals with at least 2 years of experience in maintenance mechanics, preferably in a manufacturing setting. If you have a proactive approach, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to read blueprints and technical specifications, we want you on our team. Join us at Clarios and achieve incredible professional growth in an engaging and supportive environment. Be a part of something bigger and help us shape a sustainable future!
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