Maintenance Technician Lead - Night Shift - Weekend

International Motors • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician Lead performs skilled preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing production and non-production machines and equipment to support maximum uptime. The role oversees Maintenance Technician work assignments and supports and trains team members. The position is based at International’s San Antonio Manufacturing Plant, which produces Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles.

The role initially works Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, on day shift for training and onboarding. It is scheduled to transition to the night-shift weekend schedule when production begins in 2027: Thursday through Sunday, 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM. A 10% shift differential applies after transitioning to night shift. External candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments, and the role may include relocation support for eligible hires who live more than 50 miles away.

The position requires hands-on troubleshooting and repair of complex electro-mechanical production equipment and industrial automation, along with team leadership, coaching, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may involve outdoor equipment work, an on-call schedule, and mandatory overtime rotations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 8 years of manufacturing maintenance experience servicing production-related equipment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts and components, and ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and identify schematic symbols.
• Expert knowledge of industrial safety requirements for hazardous, flammable, and potentially explosive materials or environments, including strict adherence to LOTO and COHE procedures.
• Expert knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting industrial systems.
• General understanding of industrial safety principles and ability to self-manage work priorities.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call schedule and complete mandatory overtime rotations as needed.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities for up to 10 hours per shift, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 15–45 pounds.
• Ability to repetitively use hands and fingers; safely identify and use vibrating and hand tools; demonstrate depth perception; and distinguish basic colors and shades.
• Ability to work amid constant or intermittent noise, fumes, smoke, gases, solvents, paint, grease, oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces; operate lifts or motor vehicles; and possibly work on equipment outdoors.
• Clear communication, customer focus, and a results-driven approach.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience in a team environment.
• Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman license, associate degree, or certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
• At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing production equipment and industrial electrical or automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, VFDs, electrical panels and conduit, power and control wiring, welding and fabrication, building automation, and automated painting processes.
• Expert working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and voltages from 24–480V, including safe and accurate use of a volt/ohm meter.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• HVAC, refrigerant, or welding certification.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, standard work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Model and coach expected behaviors, values, standards, attendance, continuous improvement, and a Customer First mindset.
• Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements; use required personal protective equipment; report hazards, risks, and incidents; and help maintain a safe workplace.
• Coach standardized work and daily performance, and reinforce priorities for safety, health, and environment (SHE), quality, delivery, and cost.
• Use Visual Management Boards, Strategic Plans, and Assessment Boards to monitor performance, promote accountability, and achieve operational goals.
• Use the 4-Step Training Method and Train the Trainer Method; support and train Maintenance Technicians and oversee work assignments.
• Meet competency or certification standards for workstations, areas, and processes specified in the department skills matrix.
• Identify, correct, or escalate unsafe conditions; make problems visible; and ensure countermeasures are implemented, tracked, and sustained.
• Lead safety, normal-situation, 5S, organization, and housekeeping standards; participate in RTM board discussions and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Demonstrate adherence to Leader Standard Work and drive individual and team performance through motivation, empathy, listening, and conflict resolution.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control and drive systems, robotics, machine networks, tooling, industrial control systems, and industrial automation.
• Perform metal fabrication, welding, and heavy equipment repair.
• Conduct routine inspections and manage time-sensitive work orders, including emergency repairs; communicate equipment status, risks, and constraints to the Lead/Supervisor and maintenance team.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical production equipment and supporting hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid process-control systems, including plasma cutters and automated welding and painting equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures at the system and component level and execute or coordinate corrective actions to restore production and sustain plant reliability.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to identify circuits and components, and rebuild equipment according to written and oral instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and maintenance teams to resolve open issues; participate in emergency response activities as trained or assigned; and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage.
• Paid time off (vacation) and holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support.
• 10% shift differential upon transition to night shift.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, paid in two installments.
• Relocation support totaling $7,500 for eligible hires living more than 50 miles away, subject to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED