Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Dana · Napoleon, OH

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Dana (automotive) in Napoleon, OH.

Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 107 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 47%
✓ PLC 42%
✓ Welding 33%
Root cause 21%

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Lifts up to 60 lbs

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This plant: Dana in Napoleon

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Responsibilities

◆Machine repair
◆Machine set-ups and changeovers
◆Maintenance of machinery including knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems
◆Order and maintain spare part inventory
◆Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting
◆Building maintenance
◆Ability to work with 12 VDC up to 480 VAC 3 phase power
◆Maintain computerized Preventative Maintenance system
◆Ergonomic improvements
◆Associate training

Requirements

✓Experience and skill in the following areas preferred: Troubleshooting, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, robotics, welding and basic fabrication.
✓Minimum two to three years’ experience as a maintenance, electronic or robotics technician in a manufacturing environment.
✓Mechanical experience is preferred.

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Rate - $38.00 /hr

This position is located in Napoleon, OH. The maintenance technician reports directly to the maintenance supervisor.

The maintenance technician will coordinate and support plant preventative maintenance systems, and implement continuous improvement activities throughout the manufacturing process.

Physical Demands

•Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
•Sitting, reaching, bending, squatting, standing and walking on cements floors daily.

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