Maintenance Technician - First Shift - Weekend

International Motors, LLC • San Antonio, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs general and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical components of production equipment at International’s San Antonio Manufacturing Plant, which produces Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles. The role includes maintaining and repairing electromechanical equipment and supporting systems, diagnosing equipment failures, completing assigned maintenance work, and helping maximize equipment uptime through scheduled preventive maintenance.

The position begins on day shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM for training and onboarding. The First Shift Weekend schedule is Friday through Monday, from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with production planned to begin in 2027. The posting also says the role will transition to an assigned night-shift schedule upon launch in 2027.

External candidates are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $500 upon hire and $500 after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period. Relocation support may be available to hires who live more than 50 miles away, subject to company policy. The stated total is $7,500: $2,500 upon offer acceptance and $5,000 after 30 days in the role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in a maintenance-related field; alternatively, an Associate degree in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical-related field.
• The posting also lists alternative experience pathways for candidates with a High School Diploma or GED: at least 3, 5, or 7 years of experience in a maintenance-related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems.
• General understanding of industrial safety principles.
• Ability to self-manage work priorities.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial systems.
• Qualified candidates other than current employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to work in the United States; the employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work around the listed exposures for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A consistent team mindset and positive attitude.
• Initiative and effective problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication to ensure expected results.
• Customer focus and a results-oriented approach.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow and identify improvements to verbal and standard written work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures within the Production & Logistics Way.
• Model the Production & Logistics Way attitudes and behaviors, company core values, ownership, and excellent attendance.
• Work safely, use required safety equipment and PPE, follow safety guidelines, and identify, correct, or escalate unsafe conditions, hazards, environmental risks, and incidents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in department core processes, execute standard workflows independently, and escalate more complex problems as needed.
• Meet workstation, area, and process competency or certification standards in the department skills matrix.
• Execute standard work within takt, use Andon appropriately, communicate deviations, and uphold quality expectations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving, update standard work instructions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.
• Maintain safety, 5S, organization, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform routine inspections of products, processes, and materials to ensure output meets specifications.
• Explain issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Keep the Team Lead and Supervisor informed of issues and challenges, and communicate status, risks, and constraints promptly to the maintenance team.
• Contribute ideas across functions to support collaboration.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks with appropriate guidance and document work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) according to procedure.
• Respond to equipment issues by identifying abnormalities and using Andon or escalation as appropriate.
• Perform routine checks and inspections and assist with scheduled preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
• Maintain and repair electromechanical equipment and supporting systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fluid process control, plasma cutters, and automated welding and painting equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, rebuild, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, air motors, gear drives, welders, and fluid power systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures at system and component levels and support corrective actions to restore production.
• Participate in emergency response activities as trained and assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Training and growth opportunities
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates
• Relocation support totaling $7,500 for eligible hires who live more than 50 miles away, subject to company policy

What This Job Offers

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