General Production

Allison Transmission

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical plans
Employer HSA contribution
401K with generous Company match
Paid parental leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Accrued Vacation Time
14 Paid Holidays in 2025
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program
Dependent scholarship program

Job summary

Allison Transmission is hiring a production team member in Lafayette, Indiana. The role involves assembling subassemblies, aligning components, and performing tests to ensure quality and conformance to specifications.

You will read blueprints, use precision tools, and maintain a safe, clean workspace within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
  • Physical dexterity for handling parts and tools.
  • Knowledge of gear assembly is a plus.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Ability to read, understand and communicate English.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble subassemblies and units of varying sizes and weights.
  • Fit and align components to close tolerances using hand and power tools.
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and fluid/pressure tests and make adjustments.
  • Read and use precision measuring tools.
  • Monitor equipment and maintain production throughput.
  • Read dimensions from blueprints and follow sketches.
  • Meet production targets within shift.
  • Move materials using mobile equipment to locations.
  • Ensure quality by inspecting and testing finished units.

Skills

Basic math skills
Physical dexterity
English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gear assembly knowledge
Manufacturing plant experience

Job description

Lafayette, Indiana

Full time

R007245

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.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • 401K with generous Company match

  • Paid parental leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Accrued Vacation Time

  • 14 Paid Holidays in 2025

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

  • Dependent scholarship program

Job Description:
Position Overview:

A production team member demonstrates these competencies: Successfully commits self and completes all training requirements to continuously improve skills. Prepared and receptive mind that looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge. Thrives in a fastpaced environment that enjoys hard work. Adds value to the team by immersing self in challenges and comes up with new and unique ideas for solutions.

Essential Duties:
  • Assemble a variety of subassemblies and complete units of varying weights and sizes

  • Fit and align components to close tolerances using hand and power tools

  • Perform a range of mechanical, electrical, strength, fluid/pressure tests, and make final adjustments

  • Ability to use and read precision measuring tools

  • Monitor manufacturing equipment and efficiency for timely production

  • Ability to read and measure dimensions on blueprints and follow sketches and instructions

  • Meet production targets/deadlines during shift

  • Use mobile equipment to move material or completed product to established location

  • Responsible for meeting quality standards such as measuring, examining, and testing of completed unit to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.

  • Ability to understand and follow applicable company and regulatory, safety and environmental procedures.

  • Ability to understand and correctly utilize appropriate PPE equipment as required.

  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors/Management.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma

  • Basic math skills

  • Physical dexterity

  • Knowledge of Gear Assembly and process is a plus

  • Experience working in a manufacturing plant or job shop is desired

  • Ability to read, understand and communicate English

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.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com .

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.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

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