Engine Assembly Team Member (Detroit, MI)

Inside the Role

Detroit Diesel 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 for 6 years to maximum rate.  Current maximum Assembler rate is $36.83/hr.

• Shift Premiums: Afternoon shift receives a 5% premium and Midnight shift receives a 10% premium

• Paid Holidays: Average of 16 per year.

Benefits Include:

• Profit Sharing: Eligibility for annual company profit sharing.

• 401(k) Company Match: Company match of 75% on a maximum of 8% contribution. 

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

• Vacation: 80–200 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 and PPO plans

• Life Insurance: Company‑provided life insurance benefits.

• Supplemental Unemployment Benefits: Employees are eligible for SUB after 2 years of seniority

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, MI US. 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 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 - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.