Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Navitas Systems, LLC
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Jan 8, 2026
Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 18 hours ago(1/7/2026 3:17 PM)
- Requisition ID
- 2026-28189
- Category (Portal Searching)
- Maintenance/Repair
- Requisition Type (Portal Searching)
- Regular Full-Time
Get to know East Penn!
Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.
At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.
Overview
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment used in plant operations. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient, and reliable production processes. The position requires strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, automation, and preventive maintenance within an industrial environment. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.This position is a 2nd shift running Monday through Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in plant production equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems, sensors, actuators, motors, and drives.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Install, align, and commission new machinery and equipment.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and work orders using a CMMS or manual system.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant safety standards.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance team to improve equipment performance.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as required.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend process or equipment improvements.
- Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and production stoppages.
- Maintain proper inventory of spare parts and tools.
- Train or assist operators on correct equipment operation and basic maintenance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma.
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Associates degree or other certification in Construction, Facilities Management or Project Management desired
- Plumbing experience
- Electrical experience
- Groundskeeping experience
- Program, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI systems.
- Calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
- Support automation and robotics systems.
- Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrades.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience reading blueprints, work orders, site and floor plans, building codes, zoning laws and surveying.
- Able to work in a collaborative environment
- Knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, site planning and applicable local, state and federal building codes.
- Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
- Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
- Able to work effectively with subcontractors and local authorities when needed.
East Penn Benefits
Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
- Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities
At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.
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