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Inside the Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion.  Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks

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 pay of $19.55/hr. up to top pay of $27.59/hr.*  
• Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential 

*additional shift differential for off-shifts 

  

Benefits include: 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance

What You Drive at DTNA 

General Purpose of the Position:

Operate equipment including a robot polisher, laser cutter, shear, roller, and packaging stations to support production requirements while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret work orders, production routers, bills of materials (BOMs), product manuals, and/or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks.

• Understand and comply with all ISO 9001 requirements.

• Use hand tools effectively, including proper use of a tape measure.

• Operate shear machine and verify accuracy of cut specifications.

• Operate laser machine and validate measurements according to blueprints.

• Operate robot polisher and perform manual polishing to meet blending specifications.

• Package, box, and label products according to company standards; use Navision for basic transactions.

• Complete all required daily paperwork and update production boards.

• Perform 5S audits and complete daily checklists.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by providing process improvement suggestions.

• Use daily discomfort logs and report any sickness or injury, regardless of severity.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area through daily housekeeping responsibilities.

• Be flexible and willing to move to different work areas based on production needs.

• Be available to work overtime, including weekends, when required.

• Participate in team huddles, group projects, and one‑on‑one communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma/GED

• Years of Experience: 1–3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience preferred

• Other Qualifications:

• Ability to use basic gauges, hand tools, and a tape measure accurately

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring prints, and basic welding specifications (e.g., thickness)

• Skilled in using a hand polisher

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Self‑motivated individual who takes pride in personal and team development

• Strong basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions

• Ability to perform precise, high‑quality work

• Strong organizational skills with accurate recordkeeping

• Basic computer proficiency

Physical Requirements

• Frequent hand gripping and fine motor manipulation to assemble parts, operate tools, and handle small components.

• Ability to use hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, cutters, etc.) with consistent grip strength throughout the shift.

• Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for extended periods.

• Ability to stand or remain in a fixed position for up to10 hours per day.

• Frequent reaching with hands and arms to retrieve parts, operate fixtures, or position components.

• Frequent overhead reaching

• Consistently lifting up to 35lbs throughout the shift, as re