Maintenance Technician
Company: Bleistahl North America LP
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Technical Position
Job Posting Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities Follows
safe work practices as outlined by OSHA and Bleistahl at all times.
Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance
activities according to established procedures and maintenance
schedules. Identify and replace worn or defective parts, such as
belts, bearings, motors, and sensors, before they cause equipment
failures or breakdowns. Perform predictive maintenance tasks, such
as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to detect
potential equipment failures and address them proactively.
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Respond promptly to equipment
breakdowns, alarms or abnormal operating conditions to minimize
production disruptions. Analyze equipment diagnostic reports, and
maintenance records to identify root cause of recurring issues and
implement corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance
supervisors, engineers, and production personnel to resolve complex
technical problems and optimize equipment performance. Sets up
various machines and work cells as specified by engineering, work
orders and blueprints based on requests. Installs special
functional and structural parts in devises. Maintains inventory of
repair parts for routine repairs and suggests items that should be
in stock. Experience Controls, robotics, drives, and PLC’s. Vision
systems, and sensor use and application. Minimum of 3 years of
industrial automation experience. At least 5 years of experience in
machine to operation, maintenance, and repair. Troubleshooting and
modifying PLC’s and HMI’s. Ability to program is a plus. Experience
with pneumatics and hydraulics. Experience in troubleshooting and
programing robots. Ability to read, apply, and modify electrical
prints. Familiarity with electrical codes and standards is a plus.
Mechanical abilities, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Machining (operate
lathe, mill, surface grinder, etc.), Ability to read and apply
mechanical prints. Work Environment Works primarily in a plant
environment. Exposed to any number of elements. Required to stand
for long periods of time and move about the facility. Occasional
lifting of items not to exceed 75 lbs. Required to use safety
glasses and hearing protection while performing specific tasks or
while in specific areas of the plant. Other Perform Other duties as
assigned. Requirements: Required Qualifications High school diploma
or equivalent required. Bachelor’s/associate degree in electrical
engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field a plus.
Technical certifications in PLC programming, industrial automation,
or Siemens systems are a plus. Experience and technical knowledge
in manufacturing maintenance environment, preferably in the
automotive industry. Experience with Siemens TIA portal for PLC,
HMI, and SCADA programing. Experience in configuring industrial
communications networks (profinet and Profibus) Ability to
configure motion controls and drives. Basic hand and shop tool
familiarity. Ability to read schematics, and work instructions.
Journeyman card in electrical, machine repair, or similar field is
a plus. Strong attention to detail. Availability to work any shift.
(weekends, holidays, OT). Ability to work in a team environment.
Journeyman card in electrical, machine repair, or similar field is
a plus.
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