MAINTENANCE TECH - PLANT 1 - 2ND SHIFT
Hutchinson · Livingston, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Hutchinson (automotive) in Livingston, TN.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 51%
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Hutchinson in Livingston
5 other open roles at this site.
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- QUALITY ENGINEER II · Quality
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - PLANT 2 · Production · Supervisor
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - PLANT 1 · Production · Supervisor
- MAINTENANCE TECH - BLDG · Reliability · Technician
Full description from HutchinsonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related issues
- ◆Minimize equipment downtime through rapid response and effective problem-solving
- ◆Support and maintain the preventive maintenance (PM) program
- ◆Assist with maintenance inventory and spare parts management
- ◆Train and support new employees as needed
- ◆Follow all safety, environmental, and quality
requirements
- ✓Work independently while collaborating with production and maintenance teams
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work from ladders and lifts
- ✓Frequently lift up to 35 lbs.; occasionally up to 75 lbs.
- ✓Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in a manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
- ✓Stable manufacturing environment
- ✓Team-oriented culture
- ✓Opportunities to learn and expand technical skills
- ✓Overtime opportunities available
- ✓Safety-focused workplace
Apply today and become part of a team that values technical expertise, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.
Join us and show what drives you!
A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.
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Maintenance Technician
📍 Livingston, TN
What We're Looking For
- •Industrial Maintenance degree/certificate or equivalent related experience
- •Experience with:
- •PLCs
- •Hydraulics and pneumatics
- •Robotics
- •Welding
- •AC/DC electrical systems
- •Motor controls
- •Plumbing
- •Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- •Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- •Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety
- •Valid driver's license
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