Geneva - Fully Integrated Plant

Job Title: Machine Operator – Direct Hire

Pay: Base pay starts between $17.80 - $24.65/hr. + shift differential and incentive pay!

Shifts: 2nd and 3rd shift available!

2nd shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
3rd shift - 10:00/11:00PM - 6/7:30AM

What You Get:

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% annual salary based on Plant’s performance).
Potential to earn a 5% bonus based on the overall performance of the plant!
401k plan offered with company match.
Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.
Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.
Fitness reimbursement program.
Employee battery program.
Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.
Benefits start 1st day of Employment!!

What you will do:

In this position you will operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries. In addition, operators make minor adjustments during troubleshooting, recognize and diagnose machine problems, and participate in operator preventative maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, greasing, and replacing small parts. Perform visual inspection of machines for quality or productivity problems. Perform required quality checks as trained.

How You Will Do It:

Adhere to all safety standards including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator).
Learn how to perform all functions on assigned production machines, including controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
Verify product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units.
Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Grease and oil machines and perform minor repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines.
Prepare daily production, maintain records of production and time reports.

What We Look For:

Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
1 + year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
Must be able to wear required PPE.

What we Do:

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.

*Other Backgrounds/titles we would also consider for this role: Assembly, Manufacturing, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor, Maintenance

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.

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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