The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all preventative maintenance and repairs in a highly automated milk distribution facility. This role involves performing mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as troubleshooting to ensure continuous production. The equipment handled includes bottling machines, filling machines, boilers, PLCs, palletizers, packaging equipment, HVAC systems, 3-phase motors, pumps, VFDs, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
ResponsibilitiesPerform preventative maintenance and repair tasks on facility equipment.Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production.Work with bottling machines, filling machines, boilers, PLCs, palletizers, packaging equipment, HVAC systems, 3-phase motors, pumps, VFDs, and hydraulics/pneumatics.Report to the maintenance supervisor and collaborate with team members.Essential SkillsAt least 3 years of experience in mechanical repair and troubleshooting, specifically with pneumatic pumps, hydraulic pumps, and conveyors.At least 3 years of experience in electrical repair and troubleshooting, including handling 480 Volt, Three Phase, AC/DC Motors.Proficiency in PLC software, including logging in with a laptop and understanding inputs and outputs.Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components.Additional Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of safety policies and procedures, including lock out / tag out and high voltage electrical safety.Capability to use hand and power tools effectively.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work in a team environment with diverse backgrounds.Why Work Here?
Employees are provided with uniforms and boots, and have access to career advancement opportunities, including skills training and apprenticeships. The company offers Blue Cross Blue Shield Health, Avesis Vision, Delta Dental, and a Thrift Plan that has paid out 15% of annual salaries in recent years. Employees receive PTO, with 1 week after 90 days and 2 weeks after 180 days.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $61880.00 - $91520.00/yr.
This company is growing rapidly. They have brought 3 new lines over the past 4 years, currently working on streamlining new lines for different flavored Milk. Expecting continuous growth with expansion. They have great benefits when you get hired in direct. Benefits listed below.
Benefits:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Single Individual Cost - $45 a Month
Single with one Child - $145 a Month
Employee and Spouse - $237.25 a Month
Family - $277 a Month
Offer Thrift Savoy (Their version of 401 K) from 2% - 12%
Vacation will be negotiable on hire in date (typically will see 1 week starting off)
Deductions will be broken down to per paycheck. You can elect each benefit individually, there is no bundling of benefits required.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Battle Creek,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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