HVAC Maintenance Associate

HVAC Maintenance Associate

Location

West Union, SC

Pay

$23/hour

Shift

1st shift

Benefits Start

Day 1

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay with wage progression where applicable

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick time per local/state policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and/or retirement contributions
• Annual or quarterly bonus opportunity (plant performance-based)
• Shift differentials and overtime opportunities
• PPE, uniforms, and required safety gear provided
• Employee battery program (where applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement (eligibility varies by site)
• Opportunities for growth and development within Clarios

Job Responsibilities

Vacuum oil from molding machine moats and containers daily, as needed

Clean oil-saturated walkways using a floor scrubber to maintain safe working conditions

• Remove and recycle oil from basement tunnels
• Clean and maintain oil vacuum carts on a daily basis
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the oil room area
• Perform general oil cleanup tasks to support plant safety initiatives
• Change filters in baghouse systems and dispose of them using approved containers
• Service heat exchange plates for caster and mill tanks
• Perform quarterly oven preventive maintenance (PM); experience with a combustion analyzer is a plus
• Replace caster and mill tank pumps as needed
• Install, de-install, and terminate 480V motors
• Grease motors and pulleys as part of routine maintenance
• Replace belts and ensure proper equipment operation
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts as needed
• Use a personal phone for work-related communication and documentation (photo capture)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as required

Ability to work in an industrial environment (standing, walking, lifting, bending)

Ability to wear required PPE

Commitment to safety, quality, and attendance standards

Preferred (as applicable)
• Prior manufacturing, production, or maintenance experience
• Experience operating forklifts, boom lifts, or scissor lifts
• Mechanical or technical aptitude
• HVAC experience (3+ years preferred); Experience with electrical multi-meter and breaker box with 480v

About the Plant

The West Union, SC facility supports Clarios’ battery manufacturing and distribution operations and employs 130 team members. The site plays a critical role in serving automotive and industrial customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational performance.

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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