Toolmaker
Oconee Poly
Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, alter and repair molds of a complex and precise nature; make, alter and repair gauges, jigs and fixtures, special machines and other devices in the daily manufacturing of injection molded battery components.
Primary Duties
Setup and operate all types of tool room equipment and improvise where equipment is limited
Plan and lay out work, determine accurate and efficient methods
Read and interpret complicated drawings and work to extremely close tolerances using precision tool room equipment and measuring characteristics of steels and other common metals and their heat treating processes
Diagnose and correct mold deficiencies
Maintain spare parts inventory for molds
Work well under pressure to repair equipment quickly
Reads and understands electrical, equipment manuals, pneumatic schematics as well as mechanical drawings
Working with High Performance teams for continuous improvements
Keep work areas clean and orderly following 5S procedures
Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules
Take active part in group meetings to maintain safety, quality, and increase productivity and morale
Perform other tasks as assigned including tool work if needed in areas other than tool room
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Must have at least 2 years previous experience (or educational equivalent) with tooling maintenance and repair
Two year technical degree, or related certificate program, preferred
Strong working knowledge of machine shop tools including Heliarc and electric arc welding equipment, electrical testing equipment, micrometer, veneer calipers, dial and depth indicator micrometers, and hand tools
Must have a learner mentality – willing to increase scope and knowledge of the position
Strong team player
Excellent verbal communication skills
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.
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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