Machine Operator

Tampa – Machine Operator

Machine Operator
Location: Tampa, FL | Fully Integrated Plant

Pay: Average $24+/hr. (base + incentive)

Shifts Available:

• 2nd: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (OT as needed)
• 3rd: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (OT as needed)

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays
• Annual performance bonus
• Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program
• PPE and uniforms provided
• Recognition programs
• Referral Program

Job Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries
• Make minor adjustments during troubleshooting and diagnose equipment issues
• Assist with operator-level preventive maintenance (cleaning, greasing, replacing small parts)
• Perform visual inspections and required quality checks
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime and weekends
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and work in a hot environment
• Comfortable with physical tasks such as bending, twisting, and kneeling
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Flexibility to adjust start/end times as production demands
• Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator)

About the Plant
The Tampa, FL plant has been operating since 1958 and employs more than 280 people. As a fully integrated facility, we manufacture and decorate batteries for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and heavy-duty truck applications. We operate six days per week and are proud to support our community through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way, and Adopt-A-Road Tampa.

Other Experience We Consider: Assembly, Manufacturing, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor

Clarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for hourly roles. Pay ranges are provided in accordance with state pay transparency laws.

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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