Toolmaker

Pay

$36.05 per hour

Schedule

Predictable 2‑2‑3 schedule with 12‑hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM). Employees work about half the month (15 days) with every other weekend off. Additional hours, including some weekends and overtime, may be required to support production demands.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 31 days
• 401(k) plan with company match (50% of up to 3%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% based on plant performance)
• Uniforms, PPE, and safety gear 100% company‑provided
• $300 referral bonus (after 100 days)
• Career growth opportunities in a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Recognition and employee appreciation programs

What You’ll Do

This position supports injection molding operations and focuses heavily on repairing and maintaining complex molds. Toolmakers work independently in the tool room using mills, lathes, grinders, welding equipment, and precision measuring tools to keep molds production‑ready. All candidates will complete a mechanical and electrical aptitude assessment as part of the process.

Tools & Equipment

• Machine shop equipment
• Heliarc and electric arc welding tools
• Electrical testing equipment
• Precision measuring instruments: micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, depth gauges
• Hand and specialty tools

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends
• Mandatory overtime is a condition of employment
• Ability to pass a mechanical and electrical aptitude assessment
• Strong attention to detail and precision craftsmanship
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

About the Plant

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant manufactures battery containers, covers, and PowerFrame® grids. Since opening in 1978, we’ve grown to employ 150 people and operate six days per week. We proudly support the community through food and hygiene drives and local nonprofit partnerships.

Who We Are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers such as 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.

Veterans / Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. Those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.