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Maintenance Technician I (Battery & Stamping)

Rivian · Normal, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Rivian (automotive) in Normal, IL. You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment in one of the fastest growing industries in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
5S, PLC, Stamping, Welding

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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 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 89 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $70k–$98k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 49%
  • ✓ PLC 46%
  • ✓ Welding 32%
  • Automation 22%
  • Root cause 21%

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

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

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This plant: Rivian in Normal

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Responsibilities

Complete on-the-job training, for career development Complete required tasks and final evaluation successfully Perform crisis and preventative maintenance Identify and source parts, supplies and repair items as necessary Perform maintenance as per industry standards May be required to setup and operate a lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts May perform welding tasks Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards Drive and participate in Continuous Improvement Use CMMS Utilize predictive maintenance Work in teams Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. We are hiring for all levels of Maintenance Technicians. General

requirements

for the positions follow, but not all inclusive of all levels to technician.

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About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Rivian is looking for Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support our plant operations in Normal, IL. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician I, you will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment in one of the fastest growing industries in the country and make a true impact on growing the Electric Vehicle Industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive training (OTJ), and mentorship from Journeymen technicians.

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