Facilities Maintenance Technician - Weekend Nights
DENSO · Maryville, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at DENSO (automotive) in Maryville, TN. To maintain the site, building and production support systems.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SPC, PLC, Robotics
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1784 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 49 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 52%
- EHS / safety 30%
- Welding 28%
- Root cause 24%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: DENSO in Maryville
7 other open roles at this site · 6 people we found in reliability roles at DENSO.
- Process Engineer 2 · Process
- Process Engineer 1 · Process
- Electrical Controls Engineer 3 · Controls
- Quality Engineer 3 · Quality
- Facilities Engineer 3 · Reliability
- Tool & Die Maintenance Team Member (3rd Shift) · Reliability · Technician
Full description from DENSOAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
To maintain the site, building and production support systems.
Responsibilities
- ◆Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, construction.
- ◆Reads and interprets diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions to perform maintenance and repair work.
- ◆Uses full range of measuring, gauging, analysis, machine and hand tools to perform maintenance work.
- ◆Perform maintenance tasks associated with the operation, maintenance and modification of the site, building and production support systems including waste water treatment, electricity, compressed air, cooling water, HVAC and roofing..
- ◆Performs preventative, predictive, breakdown and modification activities related to maintenance.
- ◆Communicates maintenance problems, results, corrective actions, and recommendations to the chain-of-command, and to the customer as needed.
- ◆Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company standards or policies.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned by chain-of-command.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum
qualifications
listed.
Education
- ✓High school diploma or completion of high school equivalence exam required
- ✓Completion of formal apprenticeship training program to the satisfaction of DENSO management, or 2 years of industrial maintenance education or experience with extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance as determined by the job interview and evaluation process
Work Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience working with construction and / or maintenance of facility related systems, electrical, and / or HVAC
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Skills and abilities
- •Sufficient reading and writing ability à to follow maintenance, safety, and quality instructions and compile and record maintenance data
- •Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines and tools, and visually inspect equipment, controls and components
- •Sufficient manual dexterity to operate production equipment, test equipment, tools, and to handle material and components properly
- •Sufficient analysis and planning skills to understand maintenance instructions, troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, robotic, hydraulic, and pneumatic operating systems and to plan work based on such information and analysis results
- •Statistical process control (SPC) experience
- •Programmable Logic Control (PLC) experience
- •Valid driver license
- •Ability to work in extreme temperature environments
- •Ability to operate at heights that could exceed 65ft
- •Willingness to wear required safety equipment and follow safety rules and procedures
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electronic, and robotic systems.
- •Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and implement effective solutions.
- •Conduct visual inspections and ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters.
- •Collaborate with other team members to plan and execute maintenance tasks efficiently.
- •Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and document all repairs and improvements.
- •Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures, wearing the necessary personal protective equipment.
- •Operate at heights, if required, to access and maintain equipment.
- •Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, providing clear updates and reports on maintenance activities.
- •Stay updated with the latest maintenance techniques and technologies to enhance productivity.
- •High school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for candidates with a technical degree or certification in a relevant field.
- •Minimum 2 years of experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- •Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operate equipment, and visually inspect components.
- •Manual dexterity to handle tools and equipment with precision.
- •Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and plan maintenance activities.
- •Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) is preferred.
- •Valid driver's license is essential for this role.
- •Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions and at heights.
- •Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to interact with diverse teams.
- •Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear necessary safety equipment.