Maintenance Technician II (3rd Shift)

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II supports Cell Equipment maintenance, with a primary focus on the reliability and performance of Cutter modules used in battery manufacturing equipment. The role inspects, rebuilds, adjusts, and verifies modules, performing precision mechanical rebuilds and setup while maintaining consistent standards and traceability. It troubleshoots recurring equipment issues and ensures modules meet mechanical, safety, and quality requirements before they return to production. The technician collaborates with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality, supports reliability improvements and corrective actions, and provides hands-on technical guidance to other maintenance technicians. Work is primarily in a manufacturing and maintenance environment with production equipment, varying noise levels, and temperature conditions. The position is on-site in Holland, Michigan, and follows an 8-hour shift schedule based on business needs; the listed third shift is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience with production manufacturing equipment, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.
Experience performing mechanical troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and equipment rebuilds.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, schematics, specifications, and tolerances.
Working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance and structured problem-solving practices.
Ability to accurately complete maintenance documentation and communicate technical information.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and precision assembly skills.
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment and calibrated torque tools.
Root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Ability to recognize recurring equipment failures and support reliability improvements.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to train and support other maintenance technicians.
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face coverings, Tyvek garments, and respiratory protection when required and medically qualified.
Manual dexterity to handle tools, components, measuring equipment, and machinery.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, climb ladders or platforms, and work in required positions for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces or other controlled-access areas when required, following applicable safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Vocational certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
Journeyman's certificate or equivalent technical credential.
Experience with Cutter modules, slitting/cutting equipment, precision blade setup, or similar manufacturing equipment.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of servo motors, automation systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or electronic maintenance records.

Responsibilities

Perform complete Cutter module rebuilds according to approved maintenance standards, work instructions, and specifications.
Inspect upper, center, and final Cutter modules and components for wear, damage, alignment, and suitability for reuse.
Replace and set up blades and adjust blade gaps using approved methods, fixtures, and tooling.
Verify blade gaps using approved setting jigs and calibrated precision measuring equipment.
Assemble modules to established torque specifications using calibrated torque tools, including approved Nord-Lock requirements when applicable.
Inspect bearings, shafts, gears, servo motors, cams, couplings, fasteners, blades, and related components, replacing components that do not meet standards.
Complete Cutter Module Inspection/Rebuild documentation, including component condition, measurements, replaced parts, final blade gap, and torque verification.
Maintain traceability of rebuilt modules, including module type, rebuild history, and installation line.
Perform post-rebuild functional verification and confirm release criteria before returning modules to production.
Troubleshoot recurring Cutter/module failures, participate in root-cause analysis, and support corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
Monitor recurring failure modes and spare-parts needs and communicate findings to Maintenance leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve module life, blade life, rebuild quality, equipment reliability, and mean time to repair (MTTR).
Maintain required quantities of ready-to-install rebuilt modules to support production and minimize downtime.
Provide technical support and hands-on training to Maintenance Technicians on Cutter module removal, installation, inspection, rebuilding, and setup.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve equipment issues and improve Cutter performance.
Follow applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and approved maintenance practices.
Maintain worksite cleanliness according to 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Perform other duties as assigned.