Machine Operator/Assembler

Job Title: Power Frame Operator

Pay: $24.72/hour

Shift/Hours: 6:45am to 7:15pm OR 6:45pm to 7:15am

• 12 hour / 2-2-3 schedule. 

• Every other weekend off. 

• Work 15 days per month.

• Shift premiums: $0.45/hour days | $1.00/hour nights

What You Get

Your hourly pay will be $24.72 per hour. You will receive 1.5x pay for any time worked over 40 hours a week.

What You Will Do

We are looking for motivated individuals who would like to make a career in the world of plastics. You will be responsible for always maintaining a safe environment by adhering to employee safety guidelines, 5S, and plant visual standards. This position requires diversified and skilled work using a high degree of independence. 

Responsible for challenge and testing of all automated assembly equipment. Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment such as: walkies, forklifts, etc. Eliminate production of defective parts and products, follow escalation plan for deviations outside control limits. Track, record, analyze, and prepare materials to present performance results at daily, weekly and periodic meetings. Track department’s raw material waste and production inefficiencies. 

Understand and have thorough knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Guidelines as they pertain to Uptime, Mean Time Between Failures, Mean Time Between Repairs, and Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Be competent at using servicing and maintenance tools and equipment, and be familiar with the different categories of lubricants and service parts.  

How You Will Do It

The primary duties of an Operator include:

• Utilizing and understanding SPC technology to drive line efficiencies, reduce scrap and improve capabilities.

• Ensuring conformance to specifications.

• Supporting installation of machine die changes.

• Inspecting products for surface defects and flaws.

• Reading specifications to determine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings.

• Actively participating in HPT Lean Manufacturing process improvements and cost reduction projects and activities.

• Responsible for Coil Monitoring and Change-Over.

• Performing work order entry for all work completed, spare parts modified, or changed on every machine.

What We Look For

• You must have a high school diploma or a GED

• Previous work experience of at least 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment is required.

• Must have good interpersonal skills to discuss problems and solutions with Lead Mechanical Operator, Quality Partners and Supervisor.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as being self-sufficient. 

• Individuals who work productively and cooperatively with others while maintain clear communications.

What We Do Here

Our components plant located in Florence, Kentucky manufactures and produces battery containers, covers and PowerFrame® grids. We opened in 1978 and now employ 150 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and host food and hygiene product drives for local homeless shelters and support Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky and Northern Kentucky Children’s Home.

Who we are:
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. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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