Manufacturing Associate - $18/hr 1
- Location
- Louisville, KY, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Operations support for 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts for existing and new business.
Hourly Pay : $18.00 + Shift Differential Job Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of assembly operations and processes to make completed driveshafts using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, light power tools and equipment.
- Compares system components to customer orders and bills of material 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 time schedules.
- Supports total quality management objectives in a team environment.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Six months of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Familiarity with quality assurance and light computer skills desired.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively and stand for approximately 90% 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.
- Above average attendance record.
- Must be able to work overtime, off-shifts, weekends, holidays and shutdowns when necessary.
- Good attitude with co-workers and toward job responsibilities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
From Dana's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 24 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job