Pallet Build Technician

Job Title: Pallet Build Technician

Job Description

Join our team in the Pontiac Propulsion Labs, where you will collaborate with engineers to support engine validation and development. As a Pallet Build Technician, you will engage in mechanical part swaps, engine calibration development, and fabrication to prepare engines for testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and gain hands-on experience in engine assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers in the Pontiac Propulsion Labs.
• Perform assembly, modification, and fabrication of existing engines for testing.
• Fabricate components on engines and test stands/dynos.
• Handle instrumentation between the engine and the dyno.
• Assemble engines on an "air Pallet" in preparation for testing.
• TIG weld parts and components.
• Pre-prepare engines prior to testing on the dyno.

Essential Skills

• Welding, specifically TIG welding.
• Experience with engines and dynamometers.
• Fabrication and assembly skills.
• Troubleshooting capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools.
• Associates degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Recent graduates from a technical program with hands-on experience.
• Experience working on cars, prototypes, and using hand tools.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean test lab/garage at the engineering headquarters. The facility is air-conditioned, with a full-service cafeteria open from 6am to 2:30pm. The large facility includes ample parking, although employees may need to walk up to a quarter mile to reach the building. Candidates must provide their own basic tools. The first shift runs from 7am to 3:30pm, while the second shift operates from 2pm to 10:30pm or 3pm to 11:30pm, depending on the assignment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in PONTIAC,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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Salary : $20 - $28