Maintenance Mechanic - Weekends

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment used in plant operations. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient, and reliable production processes. The position requires strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, automation, and preventive maintenance within an industrial environment. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.This position is a weekend shift running from Friday-Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm.

Requirements

• Associates degree or other certification in Construction, Facilities Management or Project Management desired
• Plumbing experience
• Electrical experience
• Groundskeeping experience
• Experience reading blueprints, work orders, site and floor plans, building codes, zoning laws and surveying.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, site planning and applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
• Able to work effectively with subcontractors and local authorities when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Program, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
• Support automation and robotics systems.
• Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in plant production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems, sensors, actuators, motors, and drives.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install, align, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and work orders using a CMMS or manual system.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance team to improve equipment performance.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as required.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend process or equipment improvements.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and production stoppages.
• Maintain proper inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Train or assist operators on correct equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees