Maintenance Intern - Lansing

Voltava; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Maintenance Intern to support our Maintenance team in a manufacturing facility in Michigan. This role provides hands-on exposure to plant maintenance, preventive care, and production support under experienced professionals.

You will learn preventive maintenance, equipment care, and day-to-day operations while contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient production environment. The program emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Interest in manufacturing, maintenance or industrial operations.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and their proper use.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance team with routine, non-technical maintenance and facility support.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as directed.
• Help with basic preventive maintenance activities under supervision.
• Clean and maintain production and maintenance equipment and work areas.
• Respond to production line maintenance requests and assist team members.
• Identify and report equipment concerns or maintenance issues.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe maintenance work environment.
• Use basic hand tools safely and appropriately.
• Support Technicians and Leaders with assigned projects.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Interest in maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools familiarity

Self-motivated

Following instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in technical/ Manufacturing program

Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Intern

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Non-Technical Intern, you will support the Maintenance team with day-to-day activities that help keep the plant, production areas, and equipment clean, safe, and operating efficiently. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while learning about plant maintenance, equipment care, preventive maintenance, and production support.

This internship is designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure to manufacturing maintenance while allowing you to learn from experienced Maintenance professionals. You will gain an understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment care, production support, workplace safety, and the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the Maintenance team with routine, non-technical maintenance and facility support activities.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as directed and within the scope of your training.
• Assist with basic preventive maintenance activities under the direction of the Maintenance Leader.
• Clean and maintain production and maintenance equipment and work areas.
• Respond to production line maintenance requests and assist Maintenance team members as directed.
• Help identify and report equipment concerns, unusual conditions, or potential maintenance issues.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and safe maintenance work environment.
• Use basic hand tools and equipment safely and appropriately.
• Support Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Leaders with assigned projects and activities.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Have an interest in manufacturing, maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and their proper use.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and complete assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight once properly trained.
• Willingness to work different shifts, weekends, and/or overtime based on plant and production needs.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current enrollment in a technical, trade, vocational, manufacturing, or related educational program is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, production, maintenance, facilities, automotive, or skilled-trades experience is preferred but not required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Travel:

None

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

• Respect:We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity:We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.