Maintenance Technician Advanced Work Study

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is offering a 27‑month training program in Smyrna, TN to earn a certification in Industrial Maintenance & Controls. Classes run in the afternoon shift, leading to a Maintenance Technician role after completion.

The program emphasizes hands‑on production equipment support, data control, and facility operations through troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Participants work in a team and contribute to continuous improvement, equipment changes, and collaboration with engineering.

Qualifications

• Resume is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Creation of SOS, procedures, and One Point Lessons for major repetitive tasks, developing standards specifying the end product and the resources needed for these tasks.
• Maintenance database additions and updates, providing information to assist in troubleshooting and daily maintenance tasks.
• Electrical and mechanical drawing review and correction markup.
• Circuit Change Proposals.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Preparation of Major Breakdown Reports.
• Assisting manufacturing with productivity, ergonomic, quality, and safety issues to ensure timely problem resolution.
• I/O operation and equipment function checks for new equipment.
• Installation work.
• Equipment programming modifications, including PLC, robot, servo, vision, and temperature controllers.
• Equipment troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, along with 5S activities.
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts, including instructional presentations, breakdown presentations, and sharing knowledge to support department programs.
• Conducting safety audits.

Job description

This position will involve attending the TCAT program provided by Nissan to earn a certification in Industrial Maintenance & Controls. Classes will be held during the afternoon shift. The program is designed to last approximately 27 months, and upon completion, the individual will transition into a Maintenance Technician role. As part of this role, the individual will work in a team environment to provide production equipment support, production data control, and facility operations support through equipment troubleshooting, continuous improvement activities, and preventive and predictive maintenance. Additionally, the individual will implement modifications to support equipment changes in assigned areas. They will also provide support to engineering during the installation and modification of process equipment, while communicating with technical support resources to aid troubleshooting efforts and improve production equipment. A resume is required to be considered for this position.

Job Functions

• Creation of SOS, procedures, and One Point Lessons for major repetitive tasks, developing standards specifying the end product and the resources needed for these tasks.
• Maintenance database additions and updates, providing information to assist in troubleshooting and daily maintenance tasks.
• Electrical and mechanical drawing review and correction markup.
• Circuit Change Proposals.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Preparation of Major Breakdown Reports.
• Assisting manufacturing with productivity, ergonomic, quality, and safety issues to ensure timely problem resolution.
• I/O operation and equipment function checks for new equipment.
• Installation work.
• Equipment programming modifications, including PLC, robot, servo, vision, and temperature controllers.
• Equipment troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, along with 5S activities.
• Participation in continuous improvement efforts, including instructional presentations, breakdown presentations, and sharing knowledge to support department programs.
• Conducting safety audits.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for hands‑on learning and professional development in the field of Industrial Electrical Maintenance and Mechatronics, with direct application to real‑world production systems. Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market‑driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America

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