Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre You the Go-To Problem-Solver on the Floor?

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Reporting Line: Maintenance Supervisor

Do questions like these energize you?

• Can you isolate a fault in a 480V panel safely and quickly?
• Do you enjoy fine-tuning a ControlLogix program or updating a PanelView to improve uptime?
• Are you comfortable moving between pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo-driven systems in one shift?
• Would you jump into a Kaizen to eliminate chronic downtime and lift key maintenance metrics?

The Mission

Maintain and improve the performance of complex, automated manufacturing equipment by applying multi-craft expertise—mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic—while leading with safety and urgency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PMs on production equipment; document findings and corrective actions.
• Safely troubleshoot live electrical panels and resolve issues across 120/208/240/480 VAC systems.
• Participate in problem-solving groups, Kaizens, and lean initiatives; contribute to achieving maintenance KPIs.
• Learn and support processes including thermal forming, adhesive and molding, Isocyanate foam, high-pressure water cutting, and assembly operations.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks, aerial lifts, and cranes as work requires.
• Edit/modify programs on A-B SLC-500 and ControlLogix platforms; configure PanelView/PanelView Plus HMIs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing maintenance department and 3+ years with automated machinery.
• Strong mechanical background; can read machine drawings and control schematics.
• Proficient with machining tools, powered hand tools, and common maintenance equipment.
• Willing to work overtime and any production shift; overtime beyond 40 hours/week is an essential function.
• Bonus skills: Fanuc/Motoman/ABB robotics; electrical journeyman card; TPM; smart camera systems (Keyence, Cognex, Banner).

Technical Strengths

• Heavy equipment repair; mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• High-voltage systems and machine safety inspections
• Pneumatics troubleshooting; servo motor systems

About Us & Benefits

Motus Integrated Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance automotive interior solutions, operating state-of-the-art facilities across North America. As part of Atlas Holdings, we offer growth potential within a stable, expanding portfolio.

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision/Rx, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement eligibility.

Motus: United by Diversity; Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Motus, we are proud of our diversity. Our family is comprised of people from a variety of different backgrounds, races, creeds, and colors who have come together to try to `make the world a better place.

We have seen what equality can do within our company. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and passionately live their lives.

Note to Recruiting Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Sending candidates without a signed agreement means Motus may hire without any fee owed.