Maintenance Technician - Veterans Staffing : Job Details

The maintenance technician will be responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair throughout the facility. You will monitor, repair, and adjust various manufacturing equipment and systems, including hydraulic thermoforming presses, ovens, robotic waterjets, and Siemens PLCs & HMIs. This is a true multi-craft industrial maintenance role that will consist of mechanical, electrical, and controls work. You will also be responsible for plugging into a laptop and troubleshooting programs and drives.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manufacturing-related equipment preventive maintenance.
• Safely troubleshoot live electrical panels.
• Participate in problem-solving groups and lean manufacturing activities.
• Contribute to the maintenance department's efforts towards achieving key 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, such as A-B, SLC-500, Control Logics, Panel View, and Panelview Plus.

Essential Skills:

• 3+ years working in a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years working with and maintaining automated machinery.
• 1+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• 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 experience is a plus.
• Experience with robotics and robotic control (e.g., Fanuc, Motoman, ABB) is a plus.
• Electrical journeyman card is a plus.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems is a plus.
• Experience with smart cameras (e.g., Keyence, Cognex) is a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and work any production shift.

Why Work Here?

Join a large global company with numerous facilities across the United States and worldwide. Enjoy a full benefits package starting from day one after completing a six-month contract-to-hire period. Take advantage of overtime opportunities and receive double time for work on Sundays.

Work Environment:

Work in a fast-paced and deadline-sensitive environment, manufacturing interior sound deadening materials for the automotive industry. The facility covers nearly 300,000 square feet and collaborates with major automotive clients. Expect to work 50 hours a week, with most Saturdays and some Sundays, receiving double time for Sunday shifts. Shifts available: 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) with a $2/hr premium, and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) with a $1.25/hr premium.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr. 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)

Workplace Type:

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

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 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.