Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Shift

7:00 pm to 7:00 am; 2-2-3 schedule

Location

Red Oak, IA

What we are Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of Industrial Maintenance 
• Mechanical Skills and Electrical Repair Knowledge
• Working experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical (480v), and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing  setting
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Responsibilities:

• Routinely perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints, capable of servicing and operating rectifiers, capable of operating precision hand tools, and electronic equipment.   
• Complete work orders which will involve mechanical, electrical and/or PLC skillsets.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, operators, and management.
• Know the safety risk assessments and policies to perform work safely. Including wearing all the proper PPE for the job.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures.
• Be trained to be a First Responder.
• Requires ability to plan and layout work, determine accurate and efficient methods, diagnoses, and corrects difficulties to minimize production interruptions. 
• May perform other duties as directed by management.
• Ability to use computer system to update work orders.

Tools & Equipment: Required to use hand tools, dies, power fork trucks, scissor lifts, and equipment to perform normal maintenance tasks.

About the Plant

Our Red Oak, Iowa Components Plant specializes in manufacturing PowerFrame® grids, a critical component in automotive battery technology. Opened in 2003, the plant employs more than 80 people and operates seven days per week. Red Oak has been recognized by the State of Iowa as a Renewable Energy Partner and was awarded the MidAmerican Energy Clean Air Excellence Award. Our employees also give back locally through partnerships with The United Way, Wilson Performing Arts Center, and Relay for Life.

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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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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