Axle Team Member (Detroit, MI)

Inside the Role

Detroit Axle is expanding and looking for dedicated individuals to join our growing workforce. We offer competitive wages, strong benefits, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to employee success. As part of the Detroit Diesel Corporation team, you are responsible for performing manual labor on or supporting the production line.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers:

• Starting at $17.50/hr, progressing through scheduled increases to $26.00/hr, with a maximum rate of $37.40+ by 2031.

• Shift Premiums: Afternoon and Midnight shifts receive a 7.5% premium.

• Paid Holidays: Average of 16 per year.

Benefits Include:

• Profit Sharing: Eligibility for annual company profit sharing.

• C.O.L.A.(Cost Of Living Adjustment): Currently $0.26/hr increase and recalculated quarterly.

• 401(k) Company Match: Company match of 75% on a maximum of 8% contribution.  New hires will be automatically enrolled at 6%.

• 401(k) Defined Contribution: Company contribution currently $2.15/hr.

• Vacation: 40–200 hours based on years of service (1 year to 20+ years).

• Paid Absence Allowance (PAA): 56 hours per year; unused days earn $130/day bonus

• Bereavement: Paid benefits provided.

• Tuition Assistance: Programs available for eligible employees.

• Medical & Dental: Low‑cost HMO plan

• Life Insurance: Company‑provided life insurance benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 2 weeks at 65% pay

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What you drive at DTNA:

• Assembly
• Material handling
• Shipping & receiving
• Quality
• Minor tool repair, minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance
• Use required hand tools and supplied power tools in assigned task assembly.
• Adhere to all safety standards.
• Release product to next work group complete based on quality and productivity standards.
• Capable of working in a team environment.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment where you will have to learn multiple jobs and tasks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• MUST be open to work any shift
• Basic reading and math skills
• Basic understanding of engine assembly, design, and function
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment that requires the ability to lift, carry, pull and push moderate to heavy equipment, tools and parts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Two years of manufacturing experience
• Heavy duty truck assembly, automotive assembly or related experience

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit Manufacturing Plant. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more e