Job Description
Position Summary
This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, disassembling, and preparing heavy-duty transmissions and differentials for the next phase of production. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical ability, attention to detail, and hands-on experience in the automotive or heavy vehicle industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming transmissions and differentials to determine the cause of failure
- Accurately document findings and write clear failure reports.
- Disassemble failed transmissions and differentials safely and efficiently.
- Clean, organize, and prepare components for the next stage of production.
- Identify damaged, worn, or reusable parts during teardown.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow shop safety procedures and company policies at all times
- Operate forklifts and other shop equipment as needed
- Work with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and quality standards.
- Handle parts and assemblies with care to avoid further damage or contamination.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive, diesel, or heavy vehicle industry
- Must have own tools.
- Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Forklift experience required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to identify component failure and wear patterns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Dependable and punctual with a solid work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working specifically with heavy-duty transmissions and differentials.
- Experience with teardown, inspection, and failure analysis.
- Knowledge of drivetrain systems, gear sets, bearings, seals, and related components.
- Basic computer or paperwork skills for documenting inspection results.
- Prior experience in a rebuild, remanufacturing, or production environment
- Forklift certification is a plus.
- Ability to read measuring tools such as calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers.
- Experience using shop press equipment and basic air and power tools
- Ability to read service manuals and follow teardown or rebuild procedures.
- Familiarity with tagging, organizing, and tracking parts during disassembly.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Pay and Benefits/Hours
- $28-$35 per hour based on experience
- Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance fully paid after a 60-day probationary period.
- 401(k) with company match.