**Maintenance Technician Openings in Battle Creek** + **_ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE_** + **_$32-38/HOUR_** + **_OVERTIME OPPORTUNITY_** + **_INTERVIEW ASAP_** **Job Description** The maintenance technician will oversee the mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks within the facility. The 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 multifaceted industrial maintenance position encompasses mechanical, electrical, and controls work, requiring interaction with laptops to troubleshoot programs and drives. While PLC programming is advantageous, it is not mandatory. The facility specializes in manufacturing sound-deadening interior parts for the automotive industry in a fast-paced environment. + 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 to achieve key performance measures. + Continuously learn to support various processes such as thermal forming, adhesive application, molding, Isocyanate foam, high-pressure water, and assembly. + 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 within a manufacturing environment. + 3+ years experience with automated machinery maintenance. + Strong mechanical background. + Ability to use basic machining tools, powered hand tools, and other maintenance-related equipment. + Proficiency in reading machine drawings and control schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Automotive background is a plus. + Robot and robotic control experience, such as 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, such as Keyence and Cognex, is a plus. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one after completing a six-month contract-to-hire period. As a part of a large global company with numerous facilities across the United States and worldwide, there are ample opportunities for growth and development. Employees can benefit from overtime and double-time pay on Sundays, enhancing earning potential. **Work Environment** The facility manufactures interior sound-deadening materials for the automotive industry, characterized by a fast-paced and deadline-sensitive culture. The plant covers approximately 300,000 square feet, with a workload divided between Chrysler and various tiered suppliers and auto manufacturers. Employees work around 50 hours a week, including most Saturdays and some Sundays, with double-time compensation offered for Sunday shifts. Available shift openings include: 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday), 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with a $2/hr premium), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday-Friday morning, with a $1.25/hr premium). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Battle Creek, Michigan. **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 21, 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 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.