Assembly

Allison Transmission; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking an assembly-focused team member to perform driveshaft assembly using hand tools, fixtures, and light power equipment. You will verify components against orders and BOM, ensure quality and quantity targets, and inspect parts for rework as needed.

The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for most of the shift, and work well in a team environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1–2 years of manufacturing assembly experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years assembly experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a team and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs assembly operations for driveshafts using hand tools and fixtures.
• Ensures components match customer orders and BOM.
• Maintains quality and quantity of product.
• Inspects parts and reworks flawed units as needed.
• Resolves mechanical/hydraulic issues during assembly.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Reading micrometer

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Performs a variety of assembly operations and processes to make completed light-duty/heavy-duty driveshafts using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and light power tools and equipment.
• Compares system components to customer orders and bill of materials to assure completeness of system or components.
• Exercises responsibility for quantity and quality of product.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating equipment.
• Visually inspects parts to standards, repairs units and products that fail to meet requirements or returns flawed products for rework.
• As necessary, resolves mechanical or hydraulic problems encountered during assembly.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• Performs all position responsibilities in a safe manner and in accordance with all prescribed guidelines and work instructions.
• Supports Safety and total quality management objectives in a team environment.

Requirements

• A physically demanding position requiring lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs with lift assists.
• The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting.
• The nature of this position will require employee to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling objects requiring a potential push/pull force of 50Ibs. to crouching, kneeling, bending and handling.
• Repetitive motions are also required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years assembly experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Able to lift 50-Ibs repetitively with lift assists and stand for approximately 95% of time.
• Able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Able to read and understand process work instructions.
• Ability and willingness to make suggestions to supervisor as to changes or improvements to be made in product or work area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Company Overview

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.