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Clarios Careers in Tampa, FL

Clarios Careers in Tampa, FL

Looking for a hands-on job in manufacturing?

Our Tampa, FL plant is hiring!

This fully integrated facility handles all stages of battery production, offering great opportunities to learn and grow. All new hires start as utility workers with built-in cross-training for advancement. Union-represented, safety-focused, and PPE provided.



Plant Details

Plant Overview


This is a Fully Integrated Plant, meaning most of the battery manufacturing process happens on-site. Key operations at this location include:

  • Pasting - where lead paste is applied to battery grids to create the plates that store energy.
  • COS (Cast-On-Strap) - where the plates are connected with cast-on metal straps to form the battery's internal structure.
  • Formation - the process of charging the battery for the first time to activate it.
  • Shipping - preparing and sending finished batteries to customers.

Environment:


  • Fast-paced production environment
  • Physically active roles with a strong safety focus
  • All hires start as utility workers and cross-train into additional roles
  • Employees at this plant are represented by a union.
  • Mandatory monthly blood screenings during your first 6 months to ensure a safe working environment. This is not a drug test.

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
  • Hand protection
  • Safety shoes
  • Uniforms

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
  • Wage progression.
  • 401k plan offered with company match.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Fitness reimbursement program.
  • Employee battery program.
  • Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.

Careers

Location: Tampa, FL | Fully Integrated Plant


Pay: 21.54/hr starting, with automatic increase to $23.59/hr after training

  • Shift Differential: +$0.75/hr for 2nd shift, +$1.00/hr for 3rd shift
  • Frequency: Weekly (Friday)

Shifts Available:

  • 2nd: Monday�Friday, 2:30 PM � 11:00 PM (OT as needed)
  • 3rd: Sunday�Thursday, 10:30 PM � 7:00 AM (OT as needed)

What We Offer:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program
  • PPE and uniforms provided
  • Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
  • Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials and finished goods
  • Support production by ensuring timely material flow
  • Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance issues
  • Maintain accurate inventory and documentation
  • Follow all safety standards, including required PPE use

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year forklift or material handling experience preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
  • Pallet jack/walk-behind experience strongly preferred
  • Comfortable working in a hot, fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Able to stand, walk, and operate equipment for long periods
  • Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
  • Flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed
  • Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator)

About the Plant:
The Tampa, FL plant has been operating since 1958 and employs more than 280 people. As a fully integrated facility, we manufacture and decorate batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and heavy-duty truck applications. We operate six days per week and are proud to support our community through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way, and Adopt-A-Road Tampa.


Other Experience We Consider: Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Truck Loader, Production Associate, General Labor


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.


Location: Tampa, FL | Fully Integrated Plant


Pay: Average $24+/hr (base + incentive after training)


Shifts Available:

  • 2nd: Monday�Friday, 2:00 PM � 10:30 PM (OT as needed)
  • 3rd: Monday�Friday, 10:00 PM � 6:30 AM (OT as needed)

What We Offer:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program
  • PPE and uniforms provided
  • Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries
  • Make minor adjustments during troubleshooting and diagnose equipment issues
  • Assist with operator-level preventive maintenance (cleaning, greasing, replacing small parts)
  • Perform visual inspections and required quality checks
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime and weekends
  • Able to stand/walk for long periods and work in a hot environment
  • Comfortable with physical tasks such as bending, twisting, and kneeling
  • Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
  • Flexibility to adjust start/end times as production demands
  • Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator)

About the Plant:
The Tampa, FL plant has been operating since 1958 and employs more than 280 people. As a fully integrated facility, we manufacture and decorate batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and heavy-duty truck applications. We operate six days per week and are proud to support our community through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way, and Adopt-A-Road Tampa


Other Experience We Consider: Assembly, Manufacturing, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor


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.


Location: Tampa, FL | Fully Integrated Plant


Pay: Starting at $32/hr + $1 shift premium for 3rd shift

  • Training pay begins on 1st shift (minimum of 3 weeks)
  • Eligible for annual increases and quarterly bonuses (up to 5% of annual pay)
  • Overtime available and required as needed

Shifts Available:

  • 1st: 6:30 AM � 3:00 PM
  • 2nd: Monday�Friday, 2:30 PM � 11:00 PM
  • 3rd: Sunday�Thursday, 10:30 PM � 7:00 AM
  • Split: Monday�Sunday, 6:30 PM � 3:00 AM

What We Offer:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program
  • PPE and uniforms provided
  • Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities:

  • Emphasize safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE compliance
  • Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, robotics, and plant systems
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust equipment
  • Work with 120V, 208V, and 480V AC circuits; motor controls, VFDs, and soft starts
  • Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability
  • Operate machine shop tools as needed (lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders, saws, welders, etc.)
  • Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years industrial maintenance experience required
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Experience with 480V electrical systems, VFDs, and motor controls
  • PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
  • Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and work overtime/weekends as required

About the Plant:
The Tampa, FL plant has been operating since 1958 and employs more than 280 people. As a fully integrated facility, we manufacture and decorate batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and heavy-duty truck applications. We operate six days per week and are proud to support our community through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way, and Adopt-A-Road Tampa.


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.


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