Maintenance Technician – On‑Site, Premium Pay & Growth

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift work

Bonus potential

16 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

dental

vision

Hearing

Prescription drug

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vehicle lease/purchase program

On-site pharmacy and credit union

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

Nissan Canton, MS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our vehicle manufacturing operations by maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment. The role collaborates with manufacturing technicians and leadership to drive continuous improvement and efficiency on the line.

Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED with 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (or a two-year technical degree).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting and troubleshooting electrical and motor control circuits.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming.
• Experience with robot path and logic programming.
• Metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and welding skills.
• Basic machine shop skills (micrometers, grinding, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and NFPE 70e.
• Perform corrective, preventive, proactive, and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Implement electrical and mechanical design changes.
• Execute work orders with a focus on quality craftsmanship.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Robot programming

Mechanical fabrication

Machine shop basics

Conveyor systems

Safety procedures

Root cause analysis

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree/certification

Tools

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Nissan Canton, MS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our vehicle manufacturing operations by maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment. The role collaborates with manufacturing technicians and leadership to drive continuous improvement and efficiency on the line.

Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED with 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (or a two-year technical degree).