Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The maintenance technician is responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair throughout the facility. This role involves monitoring, repairing, and adjusting various manufacturing equipment and systems, including hydraulic thermoforming presses, ovens, robotic waterjets, 3-phase motors, and Siemens PLCs & HMIs. This is a multi-craft industrial maintenance role that includes mechanical, electrical, and controls work. While PLC programming is not required, it is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing-related equipment preventative maintenance.
• Safely troubleshoot live electrical panels.
• Participate in problem-solving groups and lean manufacturing activities.
• Contribute to the maintenance department's efforts in achieving key performance measures.
• Continuously learn to support various processes such as thermal forming, adhesive molding, Isocyanate foam, high-pressure water, and assembly processes.
• Operate powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, and cranes.
• Edit and modify control programs on programmable devices, including A-B, SLC-500, Control Logics, Panel View, and Panelview Plus.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience working in a maintenance department within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience with and maintaining automated machinery.
• 1+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Ability to use basic machining tools, powered hand tools, and other maintenance-related equipment.
• Ability to read machine drawings and control schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive background is a plus.
• Robot and robotic control experience with Fanuc, Motoman, or ABB is a plus.
• Electrical journeyman card is a plus.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems is a plus.
• Experience with smart cameras such as Keyence or Cognex is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package available from day one after completing six months of employment, with overtime and double-time pay options. Work within a large global company with numerous facilities across the United States and worldwide, offering ample opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

The facility manufactures interior sound-deadening material for the automotive industry, operating in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive culture typical of the automotive sector. The plant spans 300,000 square feet, with work primarily divided among Chrysler and various tiered suppliers and auto manufacturers. Employees currently work 50-hour weeks, including most Saturdays and some Sundays, with double-time pay offered on Sundays. Shifts available: 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (with a $2/hr premium).

This is a Permanent position based out of Battle Creek, MI.

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Battle Creek,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.