Maintenance- Electrical/ Mechanical

Adient plc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Battle Creek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a high‑performance manufacturing environment. You will handle preventive, planned, and emergency maintenance on production equipment and troubleshoot PLC‑controlled systems.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in maintenance within manufacturing, PLC knowledge, and the ability to work the second shift in a unionized setting. This is a hands-on position with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Journeyman Card from the Department of Labor is a plus.
• Experience as a Millwright, Electrician, or Machine Repair Technician in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive sheet metal stamping preferred.
• Experience with large transfer and progressive dies a plus.
• Working knowledge of PLCs required.
• Ability to work Second Shift: 1:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
• Comfortable working in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, planned, and emergency maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Support equipment changeovers and complete scheduled PM activities.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues in a live production environment with minimal disruption to operations.
• Perform quality checks to ensure equipment meets production and performance standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and support teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Complete all required training in compliance with Adient and customer standards.

Skills

PLCs

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in supporting a high-performance manufacturing environment. In this position, you will be responsible for preventive, planned, and emergency maintenance activities that keep production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working hands‑on with advanced equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive, planned, and emergency maintenance on production equipment. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems. Support equipment changeovers and complete scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) activities. Diagnose and resolve equipment issues in a live production environment with minimal disruption to operations. Perform quality checks to ensure equipment consistently meets production and performance standards. Collaborate closely with maintenance, production, and support teams to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. Complete all required training in compliance with Adient and customer standards.

Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Journeyman Card from the Department of Labor is a plus. Prior experience as a Millwright, Electrician, or Machine Repair Technician within an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience in automotive sheet metal stamping preferred. Experience working with large transfer and progressive dies is a plus. Working knowledge of PLCs required. Ability to work Second Shift: 1:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Comfortable working in a unionized manufacturing environment.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Battle Creek Seating Component Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat‑making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.