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DPF Assembler/Disassembler

Daimler Truck North America
paternal leave, sick time, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Utah, Tooele
Sep 26, 2025

Inside the Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers:

  • Starting pay of $18.40/hr. up to top pay of $25.79/hr.*

  • Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential

*additional shift differential for off-shifts

Benefits include: 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Unload the crates of DPF's transferring them from the pallet to the workbench for disassembly.

  • Disassemble the unit. Using an air wrench, mallets or other pick tools, remove the bolts and pull apart the units. Scrape caked-on dirt as needed to enable the removal of bolts. Inspect each piece as it is removed and separate into bins of good and worn parts. The part may require washing or torching to be removed.

  • Proper recognition and identification of all transmission parts

  • Proper recognition of defects on gears

  • Once disassembled, main castings, small parts and fasteners are to be moved along the conveyor to a pass through high pressure parts washer to remove oil, grease and dirt.

  • Once cleaned, main castings, small parts and fasteners are moved along the conveyor to appropriate inspection stations.

  • Maintain a neat and tidy work area, cleaning up after every disassembly. Follow appropriate spill control procedures. Wipe down carts between use.

  • Support other Tear-down Technicians with their work. Support a team environment.

  • Ability to manage and maintain daily production goals

  • Identify quality concerns and address them with the Team Lead or Facilitator

  • Communicating with members of the production team

  • Maintaining 5s and general housekeeping in work areas

  • Operating in a safe manner at all times

  • Managing daily preventative maintenance on all machinery and documenting accordingly.

  • Perform any other tasks which may be assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead

  • The small size of AMS Tooele can dictate that we may need to step out of our normal job responsibilities in order to complete a task or request in the shortest period of time possible. We all recognize this requires us to sometimes deviate from the rigid tasks listed above in support of the AMS Tooele Mission Statement.

Knowledge you should bring:

  • Knowledge of basic shop procedures and ability to properly use manual and powered shop tools

  • Ability to follow process flows of incoming and outgoing product

  • Will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, and pull throughout the shift

  • Independent worker able to perform tasks without supervision

  • Ability to assemble/disassemble various components

  • Ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Exceptional Candidates should have:

  • Education: High School Diploma/GED

  • Years of Experience: 1

  • Other Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of basic shop procedures and ability to properly use shop tools

  • Related experience of one (1) year, prefer two (2)

  • Ability to communicate with others

  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English

  • Ability to disassemble and assemble various components under supervision

  • Ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Team oriented approach.

  • Functional Abilities:

  • Lifting and carrying parts ranging from one (1) ounce to fifty (50) pounds up to ten (10) hours per day/4days a week with potential for overtime on Friday.

  • Grasping and moving parts of various sizes up to ten (10) hours per day/4days a week with potential for overtime on Friday.

  • Walking and standing for ten (10) hours per day/4days a week with potential for overtime on Friday.

  • Repeated bending, twisting, stopping one (1) to five (5) hours per day.

  • Identifying parts, reading instructions, entering data and completing appropriate forms.

  • Communicating with team members and other departments.

  • Ability to follow all designated safety policies/practices/guidelines; including but not limited to use of PPE: steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses at all times in production areas.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Tooele, UT US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

  • This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
  • Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
  • Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
  • Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
  • EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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