Direct Placement Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Technician $34-40/hour (based on experience) Battle Creek Direct Placement Job Description This position involves performing all preventative maintenance and repair tasks in a highly automated facility. The role includes mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting to ensure continuous production. Equipment within the facility includes bottling machines, filling machines, boilers, PLCs, palletizers, packaging equipment, HVAC systems, 3-phase motors, pumps, VFDs, and hydraulics/pneumatics. The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Perform mechanical repairs and troubleshooting on pneumatic pumps, hydraulic pumps, and conveyors. Conduct electrical repairs and troubleshooting on 480 Volt, Three Phase, AC/DC Motors. Utilize PLC software to manage inputs and outputs and log in with a laptop. Execute preventative maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime. Repair and maintain HVAC systems, boilers, and other industrial equipment. Work with blueprints and schematics to understand equipment layouts and functions. Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, including lock out/tag out and high voltage electrical safety. Essential Skills 8 years of experience in mechanical repair and troubleshooting. 9 years of experience in electrical repair and troubleshooting. Proficiency with PLC troubleshooting and programming. Experience with industrial maintenance, including 3-phase motors and conveyors. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Strong knowledge of automation systems such as Allen-Bradley. 8 years of experience in an industrial maintenance-related field. Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Knowledge of safety policies and procedures. Proficiency with hand and power tools. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Battle Creek, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $61880.00 - $91520.00/yr. his 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 Jan 21, 2026. 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. 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. 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.

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