PM Assembly

Inside the Role

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 $18.40/hr. up to top pay of $25.97/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:

Team members use a variety of tools and equipment to assemble products in the manufacturing and repair of electrical components.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret work orders, production routers, BOM, product manuals and/ or receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.

• Assemble electronic/mechanical assemblies.

• Knowledge of ESD handling procedures.

• Understand and comply with ISO9001 requirements.

• Operate production equipment used in the assembly of printed circuit boards.

• Manually position and align components in specified relationship to each other with or without jig, fixture or other holding device.

• Perform go-no-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.

• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, conformal coating, cleaning, epoxy bonding and curing of assemblies.

• Proficient in the operation of terminal crimping, wire stripping, wire braiding and wire stamping equipment.

• Ability to utilize hand tools to perform assembly functions (ex. Screw drivers, measuring devices, adjustable end wrench, various crimping devices.

• Demonstrate competence in the manufacturing of wire harnesses.

• Must be willing to be moved into various work areas in order to meet production requirements or where skills best serve department and company goals.

• Box and label product according to standards.

• Must be willing to work overtime periods including weekends to meet production demands.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma/GED

• Years of Experience: 0

• Other Qualifications:

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and diagrams, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Box and label product according to standards.

• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects in close working proximity.

• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prefer experience in electronics manufacturing

Physical Requirements Assembly:

• Always(91%-100%)

  • High repetitive motion

  • Hand use/gripping

  • Vision - constant - correctable to 20/20

  • Upper Extremity Reaching/Coordination

• Frequent (61%-90%)

  • Standing - Frequent depending on work station

  • Sitting - Frequent depending on work station

• Occasional (31%-60%)

  • Push/Pull - Occasional up to 30 pounds

  • Walking - Occasional

  • Twist/Turn - Occasional

  • Overhead Reach- up to 25 pounds

  • Waist to floor lift- up to 25 pounds

• Rarely

  • Kneeling

  • Squatting

Harnessing Physical Requirements

• Always (91-100%)

  • Use of hands

  • Grip tools with fist

  • Pincer grip with tools (ex: nippers)

  • Push down on thumb/finger

  • Pincer grip with thumb/finder

  • Twist lower arm

  • Turning wrist (left/right)

  • Bending wrist (up/down)

  • Reaching out in front

• Frequent (61-90%)

  • Standing

  • Standing bent over (i.e. looking down at bench)

• Sometimes (31-60%)

  • Sitting

• Rarely

  • Standing looking up (i.e. monitor too high)

  • Kneeling

  • Squatting

  • Heel of hand to push

  • Reaching above shoulders

  • Reaching below waist

  • Use pushing motion (i.e. cart)

  • Use pulling motion (i.e. pallet jack)

Where We Work

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

Schedule Type:

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 efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.