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Job Description Position: Maintenance Technician | All shifts Available. Location: Battle Creek, MI A well-established automotive manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of automated production equipment. This role is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems across the facility while contributing to continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
The position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring production goals are achieved. Key Responsibilities: Complete preventive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Safely diagnose issues within energized electrical panels Support continuous improvement efforts including Kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives Contribute to departmental goals tied to safety, quality, and operational performance metrics Adapt and learn processes related to thermal forming, adhesive systems, molding, isocyanate foam, high-pressure water, and assembly operations Operate powered industrial vehicles, aerial lifts, and cranes as required Modify and edit control programs on programmable devices including Allen-Bradley SLC-500, ControlLogix, PanelView, and PanelView Plus systems Work required overtime beyond 40 hours per week and support various production shifts as needed Key Qualifications / Education: Minimum three years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment At least three years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated machinery Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to use machining tools and powered hand tools Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and control diagrams Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as required Experience with robotic systems (Fanuc, Motoman, ABB) preferred Electrical journeyman certification preferred Exposure to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) systems preferred Experience working with smart camera systems such as Keyence, Cognex, or Banner preferred Disclaimer: By submitting your application for this position, you are agreeing to receive communication from Cannon Jeffries Search Group, which may include calls, texts, and emails. You have the option to opt out of communications at any time.