Axle Team Member (Detroit, MI)
About The Position
Inside the Role Detroit Axle 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 to $26.00/hr, with a maximum rate of $37.40+ by 2031. Shift Premiums: Afternoon and Midnight shifts receive a 7.5% premium. Paid Holidays: Average of 16 per year. Benefits Include: Profit Sharing: Eligibility for annual company profit sharing. C.O.L.A.(Cost Of Living Adjustment): Currently $0.26/hr increase and recalculated quarterly. 401(k) Company Match: Company match of 75% on a maximum of 8% contribution. New hires will be automatically enrolled at 6%. 401(k) Defined Contribution: Company contribution currently $2.15/hr. Vacation: 40–200 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 plan Life Insurance: Company‑provided life insurance benefits. Paid Parental Leave: Up to 2 weeks at 65% pay 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Two years of manufacturing experience
- Heavy duty truck assembly, automotive assembly or related experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Starting at $17.50/hr, progressing through scheduled increases to $26.00/hr, with a maximum rate of $37.40+ by 2031.
- Shift Premiums: Afternoon and Midnight shifts receive a 7.5% premium.
- Paid Holidays: Average of 16 per year.
- Profit Sharing: Eligibility for annual company profit sharing.
- C.O.L.A.(Cost Of Living Adjustment): Currently $0.26/hr increase and recalculated quarterly.
- 401(k) Company Match: Company match of 75% on a maximum of 8% contribution. New hires will be automatically enrolled at 6%.
- 401(k) Defined Contribution: Company contribution currently $2.15/hr.
- Vacation: 40–200 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 plan
- Life Insurance: Company‑provided life insurance benefits.
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 2 weeks at 65% pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
