Maintenance Technician

Location: Toledo, OH

Pay

• Starting at $41.34/hour plus shift differential
• Annual general wage increase
• Weekly pay
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Shift differential:
  • 8-hour weekday shifts: 2nd shift +$1.00/hr
  • 12-hour weekend shifts: Day shift +$1.00/hr; Night shift +$1.50/hr

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Standard schedule: 12 days on / 2 days off, with 12-hour shifts on weekends
• Overtime and weekend work is required

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays, including 10 guaranteed days off
• Annual performance bonus up to 3%
• Fitness & vitamin reimbursement program
• Battery purchase program (available after probationary period; up to two batteries per calendar year at no cost; additional batteries at reduced cost)
• Employee referral bonus program (available after probationary period)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment including conveyors, robotics, and electrical systems
• Diagnose equipment 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

The Toledo, Ohio facility has been in operation since 1981 and is the largest Clarios manufacturing plant, employing more than 700 team members. The facility is known for its commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence and maintains an active presence in the local community through organizations such as United Way, Cherry Street Mission, several veterans’ charities, and Ronald McDonald House.

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.

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.