Machine Operator/Assembler

at Clarios

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 10:35:02 AM

Current Days Open
177
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$20.37 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$20.37 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
6
First Seen
5/31/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$20.37 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$21.04 (Hourly)
6/5/2025

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Full Job Description

Position: Machine Operator & Assembler Pay: Starting pay $20.37/hr with an increase after the first 3 months! Shift Differential: 2nd shift $1.15/hr 3rd shift $1.50/hr Shifts: 2nd & 3rd 2nd shift Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm:30pm 3rd shift -- Sunday night to Friday Morning -- 10pm to 6:30am Training: First shift Benefits: Benefits Start after 90 days of employment! Who We Are: Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Childrens Hospital. Summary: 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. Primary Duties: Operate machinery by controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines. Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs. Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal. Qualifications: 1+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment. Comfortable working 12 hour days. Ability to stand/walk for long period of time. 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 Offer! Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays. Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% annual salary based on Plants performance). College tuition reimbursement. 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. This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, as well as any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements. Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the worlds 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 materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere 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 passionwhere 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. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Clarios is the creator behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. A Note to Job Applicants: Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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