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Assembly Technician (Temp to hire)

Dana · Napoleon, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Automotive
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Dana (automotive) in Napoleon, OH.

Tools it names
Assembly lines
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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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 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 59%
  • Tooling 43%
  • Machining 41%
  • CNC 36%
  • Lean 36%
  • 5S 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Dana in Napoleon

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Performs repetitive line operations to assemble axles.
  • ◆Maintains the highest level of quality standards for our product.
  • ◆Performs specific tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Team Leader.
  • ◆Must have good team work skills
  • ◆Conducts themselves in a manner that exhibits the Dana Operating System (DOS), promoting continuous improvement and inclusion across the plant
  • ◆Ability to train and operate all work stations across the assembly line
  • ◆Follows all safety guidelines
  • ◆Advocates safety practices to the rest of the production staff
  • ◆Ensures that the supervisor/team leader is made aware of all machine/equipment malfunctions (i.e., electrical, mechanical) maintenance or safety issues. Reports all incidents no matter how small.
  • ◆Ensures that any equipment or tool malfunction is immediately reported
  • ◆Checks finished product for problems or faults and isolate any damaged or inconsistent item immediately
  • ◆Anything else assigned by management

Requirements

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • ✓Production and/or manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • ✓Candidate must have a good work history.
  • ✓Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and repeat assembly actions repetitively.
  • ✓Must be able to pass Drug Test Pre employment verifications.
  • ✓Must be available to work daily and weekend overtime

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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.

Assembly Technician - FULL TIME

This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio and is a brownfield plant start-up. The facility will be a Dana final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.

1st shift: $21

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