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Maintenance Tech (DMNC - Maint, 2nd shift)

DENSO · Battle Creek, MI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at DENSO (automotive) in Battle Creek, MI. Follows all procedures and work instructions and makes recommendations to improve the process.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Kaizen, 5S, TPM, APQP, Control plans, IATF 16949

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 76 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 58%
  • ✓ PLC 43%
  • ✓ Welding 32%
  • EHS / safety 25%
  • Robotics 22%
  • ✓ Tooling 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, TPM, APQP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: DENSO in Battle Creek

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Full description from DENSOAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Repairs, modifies or assembles all DMNC manufacturing and facility equipment.
  • ◆Completes orders from the work order system.
  • ◆Inputs data into the maintenance computer.
  • ◆Orders special parts.
  • ◆Uses all maintenance area equipment.
  • ◆Follows TIE and TPM concepts.
  • ◆Designs simple jigs and machinery.
  • ◆Translates blueprints and other design paperwork into products.
  • ◆Troubleshoots problems and responds to Corrective Action Reports.
  • ◆Works with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems. Additionally, will work with PLC and servo drives.
  • ◆Responsible for training and mentoring Maintenance Associates.
  • ◆Completes reports as required.
  • ◆Ensures work areas meet 5S standards.
  • ◆Responsible for following the APQP process and ensuring that all quality

requirements

are defined on the Process Control Plan. Has the authority to notify all appropriate personnel when changes are required to ensure the revisions are made within all quality instructions.

  • ✓Complies with all IATF-16949 requirements.
  • ✓Performs other duties as necessary.
  • ✓Will be required to work some overtime.
  • ✓May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality / Environmental Roles and

Responsibilities

  • ◆Follows all procedures and work instructions and makes recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
  • ◆Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem solving process.
  • ◆Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.

Knowledge, Skills, and Education Required

  • ✓Associate’s degree or high school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience.
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Skilled trade experience or trade school training.
  • ✓Knowledge of mechanical processes, welding, blueprints, electrical and pneumatics.
  • ✓PLC experience is required.
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Maintenance Technician

DMNC - Maintenance, Dept. 3171

Core Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

  • •* A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all production, facilities and maintenance equipment. Responsible for maintaining work records and data entry into the computerized work order system. Investigates, troubleshoots and follows up on machine problems and may contact outside vendors to assist. Responsible for ordering special parts for machine breakdowns and kaizens.

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