Machine Operator (Manufacturing)

Position: Machine Operator – Full Time!

Location: Red Oak, IA

Pay: $22.67/hr + with room to grow!

Bonus: Potential to earn a 5% bonus based on the overall performance of the plant!

Who we are!

Red Oak, Iowa is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids. We have been recognized by the state of Iowa as a renewable energy partner and have received the MidAmerican Energy Clean Air Excellence Award . We opened in 2003 and employ more than 80 people and operate six days per week. Our employees give back to the community through a variety of organizations, including The United Way, Wilson Performing Arts Center, and Relay 4 Life.

What you will be doing!

• Operation of Caster -- Start up and operation of strip caster will include monitoring lead temperature, lead flow, tundish level, pool level, and caster speed. Operator will be responsible for belt, snout, dump box, and tundish condition and will perform routine product changeovers and maintenance when necessary. Good vision required to watch the lead pool in the caster to make adjustments as necessary. 
• Operation of Rolling Mill -- Start up and operation of the rolling mill will include monitoring pinch roll, level of accumulator, slab thickness reduction, coolant levels (concentrations) and winding of lead strip. Operator will be responsible for thread up of the rolling mill, operation of the strip take up, and strip coil changes. Routine maintenance on all associated equipment will be part of the requirements. The ability to lift slabs of lead up to 40 lbs is needed periodically in this role.
• Operation of the Press -- Start up and operation of the press will include transfer of the strip coil to the payout, threading of the strip through the press/die, and monitoring the continuous operation of the press. Operation will be responsible for lubrication levels, grid progression, grid take up operation, scrap return, and removal of wound grids. Routine maintenance on all associated equipment will be part of the requirements.  This position also requires using touch screens to make adjustments to equipment as needed. The operator will also be responsible for the efficient changeover of dies for various grid types.
• Operation of Lead Pot -- The operator will perform pot drossing, melting of scrap, operation of reclaim pot, material handling, and cleanup tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. 
• Routine maintenance of equipment will be performed including snout, belt, roll cleaner, striper, die and other associated equipment. The operator will be required to assist the shift maintenance with equipment PM, breakdowns, and other routine maintenance.  Complies with the Lock Out, Tag Out and Electrical Procedures.
• To assist in the training of new personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently.
• They will follow the environmental regulations for the proper handling of hazardous waste material.
• Will be responsible to perform necessary quality checks and to follow the proper procedures for non-conforming product.

What we are looking for!

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical skills and electrical repair knowledge.
• Working experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical (480v), and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

What We Offer!

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% annual salary based on Plant's 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 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.

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.

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