Skilled Maintenance Technician
Toyota North America · Georgetown, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Toyota North America (automotive) in Georgetown, KY. Write, program, troubleshoot, modify, and/or repair programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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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.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 53%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- Root cause 33%
- Automation 33%
- ✓ Welding 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Toyota North America
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Toyota North America in Georgetown
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Full description from Toyota North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Overview
Who we are
Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all.
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s General Maintenance Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Skilled Maintenance Technician.
The primary responsibility of this role is preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with standards .
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What you’ll be doing
- •Support the production, quality, cost, and safety goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities.
- •Test and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment or systems. (Involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.)
- •Fabricate and machine components to repair jigs, fixtures, and parts (metal, plastic, and wood) for projects, equipment repair, maintenance work orders, and machine modifications.
- •Write, program, troubleshoot, modify, and/or repair programmable logic controllers, CNC machines, robotics, and other electronic equipment.
- •Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical equipment and machine components.
- •Perform basic administrative skills including documentation of work performed by written/electronic methods.
- •Ability to problem solve and continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.
What you bring
- •2 year associates degree in a related field and 1 year of Industrial Maintenance experience/3 years Industrial Maintenance/Military experience.
- •Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- •Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- •Technical knowledge and skills in the following areas: PLC's, Computers & Information Technology, Hydraulic/Pneumatic, Motion/Motor Control, Welding, Machining.
- •Available to work any shift including overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdowns.
Added bonus if you have
- •Electrical degree, diploma, or certification of completion for studies of electricity.
- •Documentation of any state Journeyman’s Electrical License current or expired.
- •Experience working with and/or repairing Robotics.
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- •A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- •Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- •Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- •Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- •Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- •Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
- •Paid holidays and paid time off
- •Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
- •Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
- •Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
If you have a question or need assistance, email talent.acquisition@toyota.com