Engine Assembly Team Member; Detroit, MI

Position: Engine Assembly Team Member (Detroit, MI)

## Engine Assembly Team Member (Detroit, MI)

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Detroit, MI UStime type:

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End Date:

July 6, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :

DT-17292

• * 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
• *…