Night Shift Production Technician (Direct Hire)

Nissan Motor Corporation; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health support

Paid leave

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Nissan Motor Corporation is seeking assembly workers for its Smyrna plant in Tennessee. This full-time position involves assembling and installing automotive parts with night shifts from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

Starting pay is $23.95/hr with regular raises up to $38/hr, and benefits include medical, mental health support, and discounts on Nissan vehicles. Candidates must be at least 18 and available for overtime shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable attendance for night shifts.
• Must demonstrate a stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Assemble automotive parts to support vehicle production.
• Operate air or battery power tools and hand tools.
• Perform safety checks and respond to safety alarms.

Skills

Assembly and installation of automotive parts

Operating power tools

Collaborative work skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Location: Smyrna, TN

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite, Night-shift hours Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM; Weekend overtime possible.

Starting Pay: $23.95/hr (guaranteed raises every 6 months up to $38/hr).

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Expectations

• Receive comprehensive training.
• Assemble and install automotive parts to support vehicle production.
• Operate a wide variety of air and/or battery power tools, hand tools, computerized or mechanical equipment.
• Work while walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, or kneeling for set periods of time.
• Follow directions to work collaboratively within designated time frames.
• Perform safety checks, quality inspections, and proactively respond to all safety instructions and alarms.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with machine sounds, noises and motorized equipment present.
• Operate finished production vehicles for testing (in some cases, not all).

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available for night shift and weekend overtime onsite at the Smyrna plant.
• Dependable and punctual attendance.
• Demonstrated stable and verifiable work history (experience in manufacturing or assembly is a plus).
• Able to lift and carry items weighing 25‑50 lbs.
• Adherence to required dress code which includes uniform shirts, pants, and shoes (steel toe not required).
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs, gloves, goggles, or other items designated for the workstation.
• English fluency required for effective communication and safety.

Benefits

• Medical, mental health, retirement savings, paid leave.
• Discounts on Nissan vehicles through lease and purchase programs.

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.

Nissan is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.