Maintenance Technician - Night Shift - Weekend
International Motors · San Antonio, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ 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.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, Welding, 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
- Less than usual (1+ 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.
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This plant: International Motors in San Antonio
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Full description from International MotorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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. Demonstrates appropriate P&L Way attitudes & behaviors, core values, and excellent attendance. Practices safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions. 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. Demonstrates a 100% mindset and takes full ownership and responsibility of position/station. Understands impact of work to outcomes and production interdependencies. Demonstrates working proficiency in the department’s core processes, with the ability to independently execute standard workflows and identify routine issues, escalating more complex problems as needed. Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix. Executes standard work within takt and demonstrates proper Andon utilization, exhibiting the courage to speak up, identify deviations, and initiate communication without hesitation. Exhibits the “Right from me” behavior. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving methods, updates standard work instructions. Active participant in driving safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace, and housekeeping. Performs routine inspections on products, processes, and materials to ensure work output meets product specifications. Can explain issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions. Keeps Team Lead and Supervisor informed of any issues or challenges. Complete assigned maintenance tasks with appropriate guidance, documenting work performed per procedure in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Perform routine checks/inspections and communicate status, risks, and constraints promptly to the Lead, Supervisor, and maintenance team. Maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment and supporting systems (e.g., hydraulic/pneumatic, fluid process control, plasma cutters, and automated welding and painting equipment). Diagnose equipment failures at the system and component levels and support corrective actions to restore production. Actively participates in emergency response activities as trained and assigned. Other duties as assigned. Minimum
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED At least 1 year of experience in maintenance related field OR Associate degree in maintenance, mechanical or electrical related field OR High School Diploma or GED At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance related field OR High School Diploma or GED At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance related field OR High School Diploma or GED At least 7 years of experience in a maintenance related field 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 and arms Head/neck movement Reach outward or above the shoulder Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds Repetitive use of hands and fingers Use of vibrating tools/hand tools Depth perception required Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems General understanding of industrial safe
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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 performs general and preventative maintenance of mechanical and electrical components of production equipment.
