Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift- Assembly/Laser - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I

Gestamp; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 3rd Shift. Responsibilities include machine setup, maintenance of stamping presses, and performing repairs. The ideal candidate has technical training, 5 years of manufacturing experience, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join our team and contribute to ongoing improvements while working in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent experience.
• Strong ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production machines.
• Supports teams in operational improvement and develops standard work practices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Electrical knowledge

Basic carpenter skills

Education

HS diploma/GED + technical training

5 years in manufacturing

Tools

Forklift

Basic welding tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift- Assembly/Laser - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I

Location: US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp

Date: Oct 21, 2025

Long Description

Role Summary

Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment.
• Plumbing basic repair, replace drains, run pipe threader.
• Maintenance of air compressors and air driers.
• Conveyor systems air, electric and vibro units.
• Hydraulic pumps, trash pumps, oil pumps.
• Welding arc, mig tig and spot basic knowledge.
• Manlifts, ladders, roof work, and outside work.
• Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out, etc.
• Rebuilding of cylinders and pumps of all kinds.
• Fabricating of scrap trays, chutes, and work benches.
• Supports the teams in operational improvement.
• Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.

Knowledge and Education

• HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.
• 5 years previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be able to drive forklift and maintain certification.
• Must be able to work at heights, working on overhead cranes, repairing ceiling lights, parking lot lights and able to work in tunnels and pits.
• Must have strength and stamina to lift and maneuver heavy objects.
• Electrical 12-volt dc to 600-volt ac basic working knowledge.
• Basic carpenter skills, painting, repair drywall, ceiling work, building offices.
• Problem Solving – Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machine and recognize and solve quality problems of formed part.

Additional Information

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracte

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.