Night Shift Production Technician

Night Shift Production Technician (Direct Hire) –
Nissan Motor Corporation

Location: Smyrna, TN

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite, Night‑shift hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

Starting Pay: $23.95 /hr with guaranteed raises every six months up to $36.94 /hr.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Nissan is transforming its global operations, and the Smyrna, TN plant is leading the way with a capacity to produce over 640,000 vehicles annually. This facility is becoming a strategic hub for innovation and efficiency, investing in future‑forward technologies like hybrid powertrains and revitalizing the Infiniti brand. This is your chance to be part of something big—where bold ideas and smart manufacturing shape the future of mobility in America.

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

• 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 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).

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available for night shift and 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 including uniform shirts, pants, and/or full leather shoes (steel toe not required).
• Use of 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.

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 successful background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and 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 in a manner consistent with these laws.

Nissan provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates 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.

People are our most valuable assets. We value diversity and inclusion and aim to create a culture where everyone belongs and feels respected.