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Electrical Maintenance Technician, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan- PACK

Ford · Marshall, MI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Ford (automotive) in Marshall, MI. You’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.

Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Welding, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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 1616 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 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

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

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 61%
  • ✓ PLC 42%
  • EHS / safety 27%
  • ✓ Welding 27%
  • ✓ Robotics 21%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Ford in Marshall

6 other open roles at this site · 13 people we found in reliability roles at Ford.

Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key responsibilities

may include: • Preventative Maintenance: o 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. o Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level at all times.

  • ◆Troubleshooting and Repair: o Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues with production equipment, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • ◆Equipment Calibration: o Performing routine calibrations on critical measurement devices to ensure accuracy in the production process.
  • ◆Quality Control: o Monitoring production processes to identify potential quality defects and taking corrective actions to maintain product quality standards.
  • ◆Data Analysis: o Interpreting equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement optimization strategies.
  • ◆Safety Compliance: o Adhering to all safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any safety hazards immediately.
  • ◆Documentation: o Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used using a CMMS on a mobile platform.
  • ◆Collaboration: o Working closely with production operators, engineers, and other maintenance technicians to identify and address equipment issues.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You'll have...

requirements

  • ✓Department of Labor or State Recognized Certification or Military Equivalent
  • ✓Previous industrial electrical experience or combination of previous work experience and training equivalent
  • ✓Working knowledge of Industrial Electronics and National Electrical Codes
  • ✓Advanced knowledge of all electrical systems
  • ✓Intermediate computer skills, reading, and interpreting data
  • ✓Ability to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekends as necessary

Even better, you may have...

requirements

  • ✓Expert knowledge in mechanical and/or electrical systems
  • ✓Advanced computer skills, reading, and data interpretation
  • ✓Fundamental knowledge of PLC (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)

Knowledge and skills of conveyor, drive, robots, and computers

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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)

Rate of Pay and Benefits: $47.65 per hour

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.

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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.

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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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