Maintenance Mechanic I

VOLT • BATTLE CREEK, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic I in Battle Creek, Michigan. The role troubleshoots and repairs production equipment and support systems, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and helps maintain equipment reliability while minimizing production downtime. Work includes maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems; diagnosing conveyors, chains, gears, bearings, and power transmission equipment; and fabricating or modifying tools, machine parts, and components as needed. The mechanic also operates forklifts, assists with occasional rigging, and performs maintenance across multiple machine types and production systems while following applicable safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.

This is a full-time contract opportunity. Available schedules are second shift, 1:45 PM–10:00 PM, or third shift, 9:45 PM–6:00 AM. The stated pay range is $27–$35 per hour, based on experience and other factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical control systems down to the component level.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical repair and troubleshooting.
• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and support systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance 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 safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• Other paid leaves as required by law
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED