Assembly Technician Tier II
Dana · Gordonsville, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Dana (automotive) in Gordonsville, TN.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- SPC, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- Lean 28%
- CNC 28%
- Welding 24%
- ✓ Machining 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Dana in Gordonsville
3 other open roles at this site.
- Continuous Improvement Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
- Production Supervisor 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from DanaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Job Summary: The function of this job title is to perform all phases of work entailed in the assigned operation. May perform various functions and run more than one specific operation as part and parcel of the scope of this position. Operations include machining, assembly, and painting of components and/or completed driveshafts. All operations require working safely, following standardized work instructions and ensuring quality, to achieve a completed driveshaft assembly for light duty application in various makes and models of pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Requirements
- ✓Force Exertion: 10 to 50 lbs. constantly, depending upon operation.
- ✓Stand: 100% Sit: 0% Walk: Up to 75%
- ✓Lift/Carry: 5 to 40 lbs., depending on operation
- ✓Lift bulky items (i.e., totes, boxes, etc.): Up to 50 lbs, occasionally in some operations.
- ✓Static push/pull: Up to 35 lbs.
- ✓Grasping Minimum: 10 lbs.
- ✓Full range of motion required: Cervical, Shoulders, Elbows, Wrists, Fingers, Hands, Back, Knees, and Feet.
- ✓Job Function Cycles (repetitious): 200 to 1500 per shift, depending upon operation
- ✓Working Conditions: 100% Inside with Concrete Floors. Depending on operation the following conditions may exist: Moderate Noise, Moderate Vibration, Moving Mechanical Parts, Chemicals, Dust, Slick Floors, Narrow Access.
- ✓Must pass Pre-employment Drug Screen.
Qualifications
- ✓Must be a US Citizen, or a legal alien.
- ✓Must be 18 years of age, or older.
- ✓High School Diploma or a GED is preferred.
- ✓Must not have had any felony convictions within the past 7 years.
- ✓Must have two work references or 6 months employment experience.
- ✓Must meet the physical
requirements
for this position.
- ✓Must be willing to work flexible hours
- ✓Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required
- ✓Must have excellent attendance record
- ✓Must be willing to cross-train within the department
Qualifications
Skills and Competencies
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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.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job title is to perform all phases of work entailed in the assigned operation. May perform various functions and run more than one specific operation as part and parcel of the scope of this position.
Competencies
- •Ability to perform basic mathematical functions in the calculations for Statistical Process Control (SPC) measurements and charting techniques.
- •Ability to read and understand written processes, work instructions, and safety rules and procedures.
- •Ability to read and interpret metric measurements, using various measuring tools.
- •Ability to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
Primary Functions
- •Review work schedule, check equipment, safety devices, mistake-proofing devices, components and supplies required to perform the work scheduled.
- •Learn and perform all job steps and procedures (i.e. work instructions, processes, etc) to successfully perform the operation.
- •Perform required housekeeping duties as required and as necessary.
- •Complete all required paper work.
- •Maintain equipment and tools as needed.
- •Report all safety hazards, quality issues and/or material shortages to Team Leader.
- •Work in a team environment and participate in continuous improvement activities.
- •Know and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Health & Safety Mangement System, Quality Management System and the Environmental Management System.
- •Know and adhere to all applicable safety rules and procedures.
- •Cross train on other jobs as required.
Physical
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