Maintenance Mechanic

Location: St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street)

Schedule

• 1st Shift (6:30am–2:30pm)
• 2nd Shift (3:00pm–11:00pm) – $33.79/hr
• 3rd Shift (10:00pm–6:00am) – $33.79/hr
• Weekend shift +$0.50/hr
• Overtime and weekends may be required
• Paid weekly on Fridays

Pay

Competitive starting pay of $32.89/hr with contractual progression and shift premiums.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective Day 31)
• 401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs, and respirators provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, World of Fun, Spring Fling, etc.)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and facility equipment
• Repair machines, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and fit replacement parts or fabricate replacement parts as required
• Perform electrical, plumbing, heating, and roofing repairs
• Read schematics and electronic blueprints
• Service and operate rectifiers
• Operate precision hand tools and electronic equipment
• Adjust machines for production when adjustment is beyond the scope of the operator
• Maintain and install piping, fittings, valves, gauges, and controls for hydraulic systems, gas, and air lines
• Set up and operate lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, welder, etc.
• Perform periodic checks of machines and equipment; conduct preventive maintenance (e.g., oiling, greasing)
• Perform carpentry and sheet metal work to fabricate and repair benches, guards, boxes, trays, etc.

Requirements

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and working on computerized equipment
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and track workload
• Able to read schematics and blueprints
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to wear required PPE (if applicable)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident card holder (sponsorship not available)
• Must provide and maintain personal hand tools as needed

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen. Proof of employment eligibility required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• PLC troubleshooting experience (preferred but not required)

About the Plant

Our St. Joseph, Missouri Dry Assembly Plant (DAP) opened in 1973 and now employs more than 860 people. The facility manufactures automotive and marine batteries and is a key contributor to Clarios’ global supply chain. The site is active in the community through initiatives such as holiday drives, recognition events, and partnerships with local organizations.

About Us

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.

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.