Maintenance Technician

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $35.00/hr while training and increasing to $36.25/hr on nights (paid weekly)
Shift: Nights, 2-2-3 schedule (5:45pm–6:15am). Overtime may be required.

Benefits Start: Day 1

What We Offer

• Starting pay $35.00
• Shift Differential up to $1.25/hr
• 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

Job 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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.

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. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all 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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