Job Description

Inside the Role

As a member of the Freightliner Custom Chassis team, you are responsible for assembling chassis components. The candidate for this position will have a passion for process improvements, a keen eye to detail, and love numbers. Leading with the Daimler Values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline is an absolute must.

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

Eligibility Requirements

All student participants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Able to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities:

Assembles chassis components such as axles, transmissions, and motors using hand tools and other specified equipment.
Adjusts brakes, inflates tires, lubricates chassis, and pours in oil or brake fluid.
Assembles and bundles Chassis according to engineering specifications.
Performs other tasks and assignments as requested by supervisor.
Conscious of inventory of parts and works with materials personnel and quality assurance inspectors to alleviate part shortages and the proper execution of inventory control.
Practices good safety habits in work area as well as all areas in the plant.
Maintain area cleanliness during and at end of shift.
Possesses good working knowledge of testing equipment, gauges and conveyor system used in chassis manufacturing.
Corrects any defects located on chassis and responsible for quality workmanship.

Basic Required Skills & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Preferred Skills & Experience:
Five years assembly/production experience
Mechanical/automotive experience

Where We Work

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

Gaffney, SC 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.