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Maintenance Technician Lead - Night Shift - Weekend

International Motors · San Antonio, TX

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at International Motors (automotive) in San Antonio, TX. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical production equipment and supporting systems (hydraulic/pneumatic and fluid process-control), including plasma cutters and automated welding/painting equipment.

They ask for
8+ years
Tools it names
5S, Robotics, Automation, Welding, Tooling, EHS / safety
Day to day
relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 207 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 211 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 49%
  • ✓ Welding 36%
  • PLC 31%
  • Root cause 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Relocation help

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Responsibilities

Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures. Acts with Customer First mindset, seeks and restores Normal Situation before improving, and encourages appropriate Andon utilization. Demonstrates ownership, a learning mindset, and continuous improvement initiative. Acts as a deliberate, performance focused coach who models expected behaviors, values, and standards, including consistent attendance, while actively developing and engaging the team. Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safety, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. Continuously coaches the 100% mindset, connecting standardized work and daily performance to operational outcome. Consistently models and coaches the priorities of SHE, Quality, Delivery and Cost, setting clear expectations for accountability, and problem prevention at the source. Applies strong KPI knowledge using Visual Management Boards, Strategic Plans, and Assessment Boards to monitor performance, drive accountability, and achieve operational goals. Consistently utilizes the 4-Step Training Method & Train the Trainer Method Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix. Leads with safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions. Makes problems visible and ensures countermeasures are implemented, tracked, and sustained. Lead strong safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace and housekeeping practices. Actively participates, explains issues, and targets on the RTM board. Takes responsibility for countermeasures and actions. Demonstrates adherence to Leader Standard Work (LSW) Drives both individual and collective performance by providing positive motivation. Leads with empathy, listens to people, and drives resolution with interpersonal conflict. Troubleshoot and repair motor control and drive systems, various robotics systems, machine network systems, tooling systems, industrial control systems, and various forms of industrial automation. Perform metal fabrication, welding and heavy equipment repair. Perform routine inspections and manage time-sensitive work orders (including emergency repairs), communicating equipment status, risks, and constraints to the Lead/Supervisor and maintenance team. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical production equipment and supporting systems (hydraulic/pneumatic and fluid process-control), including plasma cutters and automated welding/painting equipment. Diagnose equipment failures at the system and component level and execute/coordinate corrective actions to restore production and sustain plant reliability. Interpret blueprints and schematics to identify circuits/components and rebuild equipment per written and oral instructions. Work with cross-functional and maintenance teams to resolve open issues, actively participate in emergency response activities as trained/assigned, and perform other duties as needed. Other duties as assigned Minimum

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED At least 8 years of manufacturing maintenance experience servicing production related equipment Additional

Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Physical

Requirements

(Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift): Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl Climb using both legs an

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Position Overview Join International and Help Build the Future of Transportation The International San Antonio Manufacturing Plant (STX) is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturing facility, producing Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles through advanced manufacturing and connected technologies. We are looking for dedicated employees who share our values of Customer First, Team Spirit, Respect, Responsibility, and Eliminating Waste. Frontline employees play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers each day. International offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities to support employees at every stage of their career. This position will initially begin on Day shift, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, to complete training and onboarding before transitioning to the assigned Night shift schedule upon launch in 2027. The Night Shift Weekend will be the following: Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in 2027. Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule. External candidates hired into this role are eligible for a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus. The first $500 is paid upon hire and the second $500 is paid upon successful completion of the 90 day introductory period. The Maintenance Technician roles are also eligible for relocation support which would apply to hires that live more than 50 miles away per our policy. The relocation support provides a total of $7,500, consisting of a $2,500 payment upon acceptance of the offer and an additional $5,000 payment after 30 days in the role. The Maintenance Technician Lead performs manufacturing production and non-production machine and equipment maintenance. Performs skilled preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure maximum up-time. Oversees work assignments for Maintenance Technicians, supports and trains others.

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