Production Technician

Location: Smyrna, TN
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite, Night-shift hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM; Weekend overtime a possibility.
Starting Pay: $23.95/hr. (with guaranteed raises every 6 months up to $38/hr.)
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Join Nissan’s U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

Nissan is transforming its global operations—and our Smyrna, TN plant is leading the way. With the capacity to produce over 640,000 vehicles annually, this facility is becoming a strategic hub for innovation and efficiency. We're investing in future-forward technologies like hybrid powertrains and revitalizing the Infiniti brand, creating exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration.

This is your chance to be part of something big—where bold ideas and smart manufacturing are shaping the future of mobility in America.

We are currently looking for multiple Production Technicians to join our team in Smyrna, TN.

Job Expectations:

• Receive comprehensive training
• Assemble and install automotive parts to support vehicle production
• Operate 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 in a collaborative manner within designated timeframes
• Perform safety checks, quality inspections, proactively detect or 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 our 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 your workstation.
• English fluency required for effective communication and safety.

Why Join Nissan?

Career Growth: Domestic & international opportunities
Continuous Learning: Training, tuition reimbursement, leadership development
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, mental health, retirement savings, paid leave
Employee Perks: Discounts on Nissan vehicles through lease and purchase programs

Explore our benefits- Nissan Benefits Overview Guide

Ready to build something great?
Apply today and help shape the future of mobility.
 

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 diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique 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 over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror 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 diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America