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Clarios Careers in Toledo, OH

Clarios Careers in Toledo, OH

Looking for a hands-on job in manufacturing?

Our Toledo, OH 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.


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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.
  • Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% annual salary based on Plant's performance).
  • 401k plan offered with company match.
  • Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.
  • Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.
  • Fitness reimbursement program.
  • Employee battery program - 1 free battery a year.
  • Lots of opportunities for growth and advancement.

Careers

Location: Toledo, OH


Pay: $15.35/hr starting, with the opportunity to earn an average of $20/hr+ through incentive pay after completing training. Incentive pay is based on production performance and is added weekly.


Shift Differential:

  • 8-hour: 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr
  • 12-hour: Day shift +$1.00/hr, Night shift +$1.50/hr

Shifts:

  • 2nd : 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • 3rd : 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay with annual progression under the union wage schedule
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 13 paid holidays (8 guaranteed off, per CBA)
  • Annual performance bonus (3% of gross wages)
  • Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year of service)
  • Fitness reimbursement (after 90 days)
  • Employee battery program (after 90 days, 1 per year)
  • PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes provided
  • Recognition programs: Safety Week, Retiree Parties, Anniversary Awards, Holiday Party

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate automated and semi-automated production machines in battery manufacturing
  • Make machine adjustments, perform basic troubleshooting, and participate in preventative maintenance
  • Inspect product and equipment for quality and productivity issues
  • Accurately document production output and quality checks
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Follow all plant safety procedures and PPE requirements

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
  • Comfortable working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
  • Ability to work in a hot, physically demanding environment
  • Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and lift safely for long periods
  • Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and quality

About the Plant:
Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant is the largest Clarios facility, opened in 1981. With more than 610 employees, we manufacture batteries used in automotive and marine applications. The plant operates six days per week and is actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations like United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission, and Ronald McDonald House.


Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].


Additional Information:

  • Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
  • Proof of employment eligibility required.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Location: Toledo, OH


Sign-On Bonus: $5,000


Pay: $39.35/hr starting rate plus shift differential.


Shift Differential:

  • 8-hour: 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr
  • 12-hour: Day shift +$1.00/hr, Night shift +$1.50/hr

Shifts: Standard schedule includes 11 days on / 3 days off, with 12-hour shifts on weekends.

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:30am
    Overtime and weekend work may be required. Training will begin on 1st shift for a minimum of 2 weeks.

What We Offer:

  • $39.35/hr starting pay plus shift premiums
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 13 paid holidays
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Employee battery program
  • PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes provided
  • Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment including conveyors, robotics, and electrical systems
  • Diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, and make adjustments to minimize downtime
  • Work with 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits, PLC hardware, ladder logic, and motor controls (VFDs, soft starts)
  • Operate shop tools such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, and power saws as needed
  • Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability
  • Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • Adhere to safety protocols including PPE requirements and LOTO procedures

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems (480v), and preventative maintenance in a manufacturing setting
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders
  • PLC troubleshooting experience preferred but not required
  • Commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement

About the Plant:
Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant is the largest Clarios facility, opened in 1981. With more than 610 employees, we manufacture batteries used in automotive and marine applications. The plant operates six days per week and is actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations like United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission, and Ronald McDonald House.


Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].


Additional Information:

  • Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
  • Proof of employment eligibility required.
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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