Maintenance Mechanic I
Pay Rate: Up to $27.93/Hour
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Duration: 12+ Month Contract
The primary need is on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with the current opening focused on 3rd shift. Shift assignment may vary based on business needs and staffing requirements.
Shift Options
1st Shift: 5:45 AM - 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 1:45 PM - 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 9:45 PM - 6:00 AM
All shifts include a 15-minute paid overlap for shift handoff.Current Hiring Need
The primary need is on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with the current opening focused on 3rd shift. Shift assignment may vary based on business needs and staffing requirements.Training & Onboarding
All new hires will begin training on
1st shift alongside experienced technicians.
- 2nd Shift Assignments: Typically 1-2 weeks of training on days
- 3rd Shift Assignments: Typically up to 1 month of training on days
Summary:
- 1st Shift: 5:45 AM - 2:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: 1:45 PM - 10:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 9:45 PM - 6:00 AM
- All shifts include a 15-minute paid overlap for shift handoff
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and support systems
- Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Diagnose and repair conveyor, chain, gear, bearing, and power transmission equipment
- Fabricate or modify tools, machine parts, and components as needed
- Support equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
- Operate forklifts and assist with occasional rigging activities
- Perform maintenance across multiple machine types and production systems
- Follow all safety, quality, and maintenance procedures
Requirements:
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of conveyors, chains, gears, bearings, and power transmission systems
- Mechanical reasoning and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to read equipment issues and implement effective repairs
Preferred Skills:
- Corrugated manufacturing experience
- Paper mill experience
- Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
- Experience working on older or legacy equipment
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Boiler experience
- Forklift experience
- Rigging experience
- Fabrication and welding experience
Benefits:
- Compensation based on skills, experience, and testing results under the company Steelworkers union pay structure
- Training provided on 1st shift with experienced technicians