MAINTENANCE TECH - BLDG
Hutchinson · Livingston, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- 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
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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.
- MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - PLANT 1 · Production
- QUALITY ENGINEER II · Quality
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - PLANT 2 · Production · Supervisor
- PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - PLANT 1 · Production · Supervisor
- MAINTENANCE TECH - PLANT 1 - 2ND SHIFT · Reliability · Technician
Full description from HutchinsonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Perform painting and surface preparation to maintain buildings, equipment, and facility appearance
- ◆Complete preventative and responsive building maintenance tasks
- ◆Perform remodeling as needed
- ◆Work from ladders and lifts when needed
- ◆Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition
- ◆Manage maintenance-related inventory and materials
- ◆Assist with training new employees and team members
- ◆Respond to maintenance needs in a timely manner to support plant operations
- ◆Follow all safety, environmental, and quality standards
Requirements
- ✓Frequently lift up to 35 lbs.; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work from elevated platforms
- ✓Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
✅ Stable manufacturing environment
✅ Team-oriented culture
✅ Opportunities to learn and grow
✅ Safety-first workplace
✅ Competitive pay and benefits
✅ Overtime opportunities available
If you are a hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining facilities and delivering high-quality painting work, apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, 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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Building Maintenance – Painter Technician
📍 Livingston, TN
What We're Looking For
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Experience in commercial, industrial, or facility painting preferred
- •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- •Strong attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship
- •Good communication and teamwork skills
- •Valid driver's license
- •Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email
- •Ability to read work instructions and perform basic math calculations
- •Willingness to work overtime when needed
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