VPD Transmission Technician

Marmon-Herrington Company; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon-Herrington Company, a Marmon Holdings entity backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a VPD assembler for precision gear assembly in heavy-duty vehicles. This hands-on role requires strict attention to detail, reading measurements, and using micrometers/calipers to ensure quality during assembly, testing, and inspection processes.

You will work with quality and engineering teams, following detailed instructions and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Extremely high attention to detail and commitment to precision quality control in mechanical assembly.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools, including various types of micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply measurements accurately while understanding how small variances impact overall performance.
• Mechanical aptitude for handling assembly techniques.
• Strong ability to follow written work instructions and document work accurately on quality forms.
• Patience and methodical approach to avoid errors and repeat tasks for needed accuracy.
• Background or equivalent experience in machining, precision assembly or related files is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision quality control inspections on gears & components, using tools like magnifying glasses to detect fitting issues, scoring or damage that could lead to noise, leaks or performance issues.
• Correct or replace defective gears and components as needed to ensure final assembly quality.
• Torque fasteners to specified values and conduct rolling torque measurements to verify proper assembly and adjustments.
• Measure shim packs for precise thickness using micrometers or calipers to adjust rolling torque on cases/housings.
• Inspect cases/housings for defects such as scoring, improper fitting, or damage that could cause pressure leaks.
• Install seals, bearings and related parts, including driving seals and pressing barriers into position.
• Heat bearings to facilitate fitting onto shafts or components and freeze races for insertion into housings.
• Follow detailed work instructions precisely during assembly and measurement processes.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Micrometers & calipers

Read precise measurements

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Patience & consistency

Education

Machining/Precision assembly background

Job description

Marmon-Herrington Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Our VPD assembler plays a critical role in the manufacturing & assembly of high-precision Variable Power Dividers used in heavy-duty vehicles. This hands-on position requires meticulous attention to detail to assemble, inspect and test complex gear, bearing and housing assembles to ensure they meet strict quality and performance. This is a full-time production role that may involve standing for extended periods, handling hot/cold parts and collaborating with quality and engineering teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision quality control inspections on gears & components, using tools like magnifying glasses to detect fitting issues, scoring or damage that could lead to noise, leaks or performance issues.
• Correct or replace defective gears and components as needed to ensure final assembly quality.
• Torque fasteners to specified values and conduct rolling torque measurements to verify proper assembly and adjustments.
• Measure shim packs for precise thickness using micrometers or calipers to adjust rolling torque on cases/housings.
• Inspect cases/housings for defects such as scoring, improper fitting, or damage that could cause pressure leaks.
• Install seals, bearings and related parts, including driving seals and pressing barriers into position.
• Heat bearings to facilitate fitting onto shafts or components and freeze races for insertion into housings.
• Follow detailed work instructions precisely during assembly and measurement processes.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Extremely high attention to detail and commitment to precision quality control in mechanical assembly.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools, including various types of micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply measurements accurately while understanding how small variances impact overall performance.
• Mechanical aptitude for handling assembly techniques.
• Strong ability to follow written work instructions and document work accurately on quality forms.
• Patience and methodical approach to avoid errors and repeat tasks for needed accuracy.
• Background or equivalent experience in machining, precision assembly or related files is desired.

Career Growth Path

This role offers clear growth opportunities within Marmon-Herrington and across Marmon Holdings. High-performing individuals may progress into roles into other roles, either within Marmon-Herrington or throughout the broader Transportation Group. Our decentralized model encourages development and mobility based on performance, initiative, and career interest.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.