Maintenance Technician - First Shift - Weekend

International Motors • San Antonio, TX

4d • 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. The role supports production of commercial vehicles using advanced manufacturing and connected technologies. The position initially starts on day shift, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, for training and onboarding. The assigned First Shift Weekend schedule is Friday through Monday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with production planned to begin in 2027.

The technician completes assigned maintenance work with appropriate guidance, documents work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), assists with preventive maintenance, and diagnoses and repairs electro-mechanical equipment and supporting systems. The role requires safe work practices, adherence to standard work and environmental, health, and safety requirements, communication of equipment issues and risks, and participation in continuous improvement and problem-solving. Candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation support under the stated conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in a maintenance-related field; or an associate degree in a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical-related field; or a high school diploma or GED and at least 3, 5, or 7 years of experience in a maintenance-related field, as applicable to the listed qualification pathway.
• Legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States; the employer does not anticipate providing employment-related sponsorship.
• 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.
• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
• Physical ability, for up to 10 hours per shift, to walk, stand, sit, bend, twist or turn, kneel, squat, crawl, climb using arms and legs, move the head and neck, reach outward or above the shoulder, and lift, carry, push, or pull 15–45 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively and operate vibrating tools and hand tools.
• Depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.
• Ability to drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles.
• Ability to work on equipment outdoors if required.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• 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 written standard work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work, strong attendance, safe work behavior, and compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Identify and correct or escalate unsafe conditions, hazards, environmental risks, and incidents.
• Execute standard workflows and work within takt; use Andon and escalation processes to communicate deviations and issues.
• Meet competency or certification standards for workstations, areas, and processes in the department skills matrix.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving; update standard work instructions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.
• Maintain safety, 5S, organization, and housekeeping standards in the workspace.
• Perform routine inspections of products, processes, materials, and equipment; communicate status, risks, and constraints to the Lead, Supervisor, and maintenance team.
• Explain issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks with appropriate guidance and document work performed according to procedure in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Respond to equipment issues by identifying abnormalities and supporting corrective actions to restore production.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Maintain and repair electro-mechanical 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.
• Participate in emergency response activities as trained and assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage
• Paid time off (vacation) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, paid in two installments subject to the stated conditions
• Relocation support of $7,500 for eligible hires living more than 50 miles away, paid in two installments subject to the stated conditions

What This Job Offers

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