Mechanical Maintenance Technician, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan- PACK

Ford-Motor-Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Ford vehicle discounts

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is launching BlueOval Battery Park Michigan to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for electrified vehicle components. Join a startup-style team within a legacy automaker, contributing to scalable production and technology leadership on guided timelines.

You will lead maintenance for automated production equipment, apply data-driven improvements, and help shape a culture of safety, collaboration and innovation across the plant floor.

Qualifications

• DoL or state certification or military equivalent.
• Industrial mechanical experience or equivalent.
• Able to read data and safety procedures.
• Proficient with maintenance tooling and standard operating practices.
• Comfortable learning new technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Calibrate critical measurement devices used in production.
• Monitor processes to identify quality defects and corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment performance data to drive improvements.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Document maintenance activities and parts used in the CMMS.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers and other technicians.

Skills

Industrial mechanics

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Data interpretation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Certification / Military equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

CMMS

AutoCAD drawings

Job description

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start‑up team, you’ll have a once-in-a‑lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of‑the‑art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data‑driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

You’ll have...

Key responsibilities may include:

• Preventative Maintenance:
  • Regularly inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, and performing scheduled/preventative maintenance on automated production equipment like laser weld stations, AMRs, torque tooling and assembly robots to prevent breakdowns.
  • Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level at all times.
• Troubleshooting and Repair:
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues with production equipment, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Equipment Calibration:
  • Performing routine calibrations on critical measurement devices to ensure accuracy in the production process.
• Quality Control:
  • Monitoring production processes to identify potential quality defects and taking corrective actions to maintain product quality standards.
• Data Analysis:
  • Interpreting equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement optimization strategies.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Adhering to all safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any safety hazards immediately.
• Documentation:
  • Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used using a CMMS on a mobile platform.
• Collaboration:
  • Working closely with production operators, engineers, and other maintenance technicians to identify and address equipment issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum requirements:

• Department of Labor or State Recognized Certification, or Military Equivalent
• Previous Industrial Mechanical experience or combination of previous work experience and training equivalent
• Working knowledge of advanced mechanical principles
• Exceptional computer skills, reading and data interpretation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Comfortable learning new technology
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Preferred requirements:

• Previous industrial mechanical experience or combination of previous work experience and training equivalent
• Expert knowledge and experience of automation machinery specifications
• Expert knowledge with machining, repairing and/or rebuilding machinery, and machine components using laths, mills, grinders etc
• Advanced knowledge of all mechanical systems
• Proficient in reading and comprehension of technical drawings and schematics
• Advanced computer skills, reading, and interpreting data
• Fundamental knowledge of PLC such as Siemens, Rockwell, etc.
• Knowledge and skills of conveyors, drives, robots, and computers
• Knowledge of HVAC systems including troubleshooting fans and blowers

Rate of Pay and Benefits: $47.65 per hour

Bonus Program – Performance-based bonus program recognizing the work you do every day

• Employee Experience – Recognition programs and activities which focus on your importance to our success
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Company matches 100% of first 5% of base wages contributed, and additional Company contributions
• Paid Time Off
  • Up to four weeks of Vacation each year as you grow with the Company
  • Holidays and Wellness (sick) days
• New Parent Leave following birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child
• Health
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family, beginning with your date of hire
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Mental health and wellness counseling
• Life Insurance – Company‑provided Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance; additional coverage available
• Disability – Company‑provided Short‑term Disability coverage; additional coverage available
• Ford Vehicle Discounts – Save on new Ford vehicle purchases for you, your family and your friends
• Discounts on insurance (e.g. homeowners’, auto, pet, legal)

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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