Maintenance Technician
Clarios · Missouri
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Clarios (automotive) in Missouri.
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, PLC
- 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.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 64%
- ✓ PLC 55%
- Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆As a maintenance technician on our Clarios St. Joseph Distribution Center team; you will be responsible for troubleshooting and modifying all electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics of equipment in a 5S fashion using all TPM guidelines and ensure we meet government codes.
- ◆In addition, our maintenance technicians contribute to the preventative maintenance program (TPM), perform TAE tasks, perform and develop all assigned calibrations of existing and future equipment, and have system knowledge of Maximo to back up as needed.
- ◆Our maintenance technicians are required to develop special projects to help improve safety, production, plus reduce scrap using production and maintenance reports to self-initiate these projects.
Qualifications
- ✓Must pass Maintenance Test
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
- ✓Post high school training in maintenance or repair disciplines (desired).
- ✓Mechanical skills and electrical repair knowledge.
- ✓Minimum of two (2) years maintenance technician experience (desired)
- ✓Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- ✓Must be able to work up to 12 hours and occasional overtime.
- ✓Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
- ✓Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions due to limited space.
- ✓Agility to climb ladders to perform repairs.
- ✓Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- ✓Working knowledge with computers.
- ✓Successful Maintenance technicians must be responsive to resolve issues in a timely manner reducing downtime in production machinery.
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Job Title
Maintenance Technician
Location
St. Joseph, MO (Distribution Center – DC)
Pay
$44.17/hr., with wage progression per the collective bargaining agreement. Paid weekly on Fridays.
Shift Differential
- •2nd shift: +$1.00/hr.
Shifts: 2nd Shift (3:00pm–11:00pm) Training on 1st 7am-3pm
Benefits Start: Day 31
What We Offer
- •Competitive starting pay ($44.17/hr.) plus shift premiums
- •Paid vacation (prorated), 13 paid holidays, and sick time accrual per Missouri law
- •Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
- •401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
- •Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
- •Tool allowance (annual)
- •Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
- •PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and earplugs provided
- •$1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
- •Fitness reimbursement program (with proof of 8+ monthly visits)
- •Recognition programs (Safety Week, Tenure Awards, Holiday events, World of Fun, National Battery Day, etc.)
- •Advancement opportunities in a high-performance team culture
Job
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 duties; other tasks may be assigned as needed
About the Plant
Our St. Joseph, Missouri Distribution Center (DC) plays a key role in the packaging, storage, and shipment of Clarios batteries. The facility employs more than 300 people and operates six days per week. The site fosters a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and recognition while also engaging in community initiatives and events.
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.