Maintenance Technician - First Shift

Maintenance Technician - First Shift

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. A Maintenance Technician - First Shift is responsible for safely contributing to the production of commercial trucks by performing tasks associated with assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors and/or other common manufacturing roles.

Work Schedule

First-shift schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Maintenance Technician performs general and preventative maintenance of mechanical and electrical components of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads follows, and identifies improvements for verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.

• Demonstrates role model level 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.

• Role model of the 100% mindset and takes full ownership and responsibility of position/station. Understands impact of work to outcomes and production interdependencies.

• Demonstrates advanced level 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.

• Active participant to continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving methods, updates standard work instructions. Identifies improvements as needed.

• Collaborates with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.

• Maintains strong 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.

• Effectively contribute with ideas across functions to enable collaboration

• Complete assigned maintenance tasks with appropriate guidance, documenting work performed per procedure in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Respond to equipment issues by identifying abnormalities, using Andon/escalation as needed, and supporting “Right from me” quality.

• Support continuous improvement by practicing basic problem-solving and following 5S/housekeeping standards.

• Perform routine checks/inspections and communicate status, risks, and constraints promptly to the Lead, Supervisor, and maintenance team.

• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.

• Maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment and supporting systems (e.g., hydraulic/pneumatic, fluid process control, plasma cutters, and automated welding and painting equipment).

• Disassemble, clean, rebuild, troubleshoot, and repair components such as pumps, air motors, gear drives, welders, and fluid power systems.

• Diagnose equipment failures at the system and component levels and support corrective actions to restore production.

• Participate 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 safety principles

• Ability to self-manage work priorities

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance & troubleshooting of industrial systems.

• May be required to work on equipment outdoors

• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed

• Desired Skills

• Demonstrates a consistent team mind set and positive attitude

• Executes initiative and effective problem solving

• Communicates clearly to ensure expected results

• Customer focused and drives for results

• Basic computer skills

• Benefits and Compensation

• This position offers competitive hourly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage; paid time off (vacation) and holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential support when needed.

• Company Overview

• About TRATON

• With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

• About International

• From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volks