Clarios Careers in Red Oak, IA

Looking for a hands-on job in manufacturing?

Our Red Oak, IA plant is hiring!

This is our Components Plant, where critical battery parts are manufactured to support the company's global battery production network. This facility produces our proprietary PowerFrame® grids - the metal structures that serve as the backbone of every battery plate.

Plant Details

Plant Overview

This Components Plant manufactures and produces PowerFrame® grids - a critical part of the battery manufacturing process.

Power Frame - where precision-stamped or rolled metal grids are manufactured to serve as the structural and conductive foundation of the battery plates. These high-performance grids are then sent to other facilities for plate assembly and full battery production.

Environment:

Fast-paced production environment
Physically active roles with a strong safety focus

PPE Requirements:

PPE (personal protective equipment) needs vary by position. You may be required to use some, or all, of the following, depending on your role:

Respirators
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Safety shoes
Uniforms

Benefits

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
Quarterly bonus opportunity (up to 3% annual salary based on Plant's performance).
Tuition reimbursement.

401k plan offered with company match.
Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Fitness reimbursement program.
Employee battery program - 1 free battery a year.
Lots of opportunities for growth and advancement.

Careers

Backgrounds & Titles that Thrive in this Role: Assembly, Manufacturing, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor, and/or Maintenance.

Location: Red Oak, IA

What You Will Do:
In this position you will operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries. In addition, operators make minor adjustments during troubleshooting, recognize and diagnose machine problems, and participate in operator preventative maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, greasing, and replacing small parts. Perform visual inspection of machines for quality or productivity problems. Perform required quality checks as trained.

Daily Responsibilities:

Operate machinery by controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.
Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal.

What We're Looking For:

1+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Comfortable working 12+ hour days.
Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
Must be able to wear required PPE.

Location: Red Oak, IA

What You Will Do:
You will be responsible for receiving, moving, and transporting raw materials, parts, and packing materials to designated locations throughout the plant using forklifts and other equipment. You may also perform inventory tracking and assist with warehouse organization.

Daily Responsibilities:

Operate forklift, pick orders, stage material and load/unload trucks
Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.
Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal.

What We're Looking For:

1+ year(s) of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting required.
Previous certification on stand-up or sit-down forklifts, with willingness to be recertified.
Comfortable working 12+ hour days.
Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
Must be able to wear required PPE.

Location: Red Oak, IA

Daily Responsibilities:

Emphasis on safe work practices, adherence to LOTO procedures and use of PPE.
Troubleshooting and repairing machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
May be required to set up and operate one or all of the following machines: lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, etc.
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Perform preventive maintenance to assure maximum equipment functionality.
Adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Mechanical and electrical repair knowledge.
Understanding of motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts etc.).
Working experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical (120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits), and preventive maintenance in manufacturing.
Experience with conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware and ladder logic required.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
PLC troubleshooting experience preferred but is not a requirement.

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