Maintenance Technician
Clarios · Kentucky
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Clarios (automotive) in Kentucky. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all plant equipment and machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Robotics, Injection molding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 52%
- Automation 36%
- Root cause 33%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- Welding 33%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Injection molding, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from ClariosAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all plant equipment and machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation
- ◆Perform complete job changes (mold changes and setups) on production equipment
- ◆Service and install injection molding presses, molds, grinders, pumps, motors, blenders, compressors, boilers, lighting, electrical systems, conveyors, robots, and automated assembly equipment
- ◆Maintain and install process piping, valves, timers, thermocouples, fittings, gauges, solenoids, switches, and all hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and air systems
- ◆Set up and inspect molds of various sizes and complexities; clean, assemble, and prepare presses for production
- ◆Install and remove auxiliary equipment (material dryers, shrink fixtures, hot stamp machines, conveyors, sprue separators, etc.)
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication routines to extend equipment life
- ◆Assist in developing and updating blueprints and equipment records
- ◆Support training of other maintenance and production staff
- ◆Maintain a safe, clean work environment and comply with all safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, 5S)
Qualifications
- ✓3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
- ✓Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- ✓Experience with injection molding machinery and robotics strongly preferred
- ✓Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
- ✓Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS systems
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, climbing ladders)
- ✓Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement
requirements
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Job Title
Maintenance Technician
Location
Florence, KY
Pay
Starting at $30.00/hr. + shift differential
Shifts
Nights 6:45 PM -7:15 AM
12-hour shift 2-2-3 schedule
What We Offer
- •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
Job
Additional Information
- •Must have a high school diploma or GED
- •You must be willing and able to work any shift
- •You must be willing to work Saturday and Sunday
- •Overtime is mandatory and is a condition of employment
- •You must take a written assessment of mechanical and electrical aptitude
About the Plant
Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant manufactures PowerFrame® grids and battery components used in millions of vehicles worldwide. Opened in 1978, the facility employs over 150 people and operates six days per week. We take pride in our strong community partnerships and commitment to safety and innovation.
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.