Maintenance Technician

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay

$35.00/hr while training, increasing to $36.25/hr on nights (paid weekly). Shift differential up to $1.25/hr.

Schedule

Nights, 2-2-3 schedule (5:45pm–6:15am). Overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 1
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 401k with company match (RIC 1–7%, 50% match up to 3%)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
• Tuition reimbursement
• $600 annual tooling allowance (paid semiannually)
• Battery program (2 per year, after hire)
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Recognition programs: Safety Week, Retiree Parties, Tenure Awards, Annual Company Picnic

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, including conveyors and robotics
• Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose and repair issues with PLCs, VFDs, and high-voltage circuits
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and work orders
• Operate shop tools as needed (lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, saws, etc.)
• Follow all safety standards, including LOTO and PPE requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical and electrical repair knowledge
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and high-voltage systems
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to wear required PPE

About The Plant

Since 1999, our Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center has charged, packaged, and shipped batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks worldwide. With over 130 employees, this site plays a key role in distributing Clarios products across North America.

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.

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.

Veterans/Military Spouses

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.