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Assembly Associate 1

Dana and Careers
Dry Ridge, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026

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.

Dana in DRY RIDGE, KY is currently hiring Assembly Associates: $18 / hr base pay


HIRING FOR 1st & 3RD SHIFT!


Standard Shift Schedule

1st Shift: 6am-2pm, 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm, 3rd Shift: 10pm – 6am

Standard shifts have overtime opportunities of 4 hours before or after the shift.

2nd and 3rd shifts have $.30 / hr shift premium


Benefits available after probation
: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pension, 401K, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and more.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for a variety of assembly functions in preparing automotive drive-train components and any related processes including painting, welding, material handling, problem-solving and training. The assembly technician must support our 100% on time delivery goal; our 100% quality rating goal and our production standards.


  • Ability to visually recognize the difference in parts
  • Ability to use hands to perform simple operations
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Ability to stand for the duration of your shift
  • Ability to lift 5 – 75 lbs. on a frequent basis
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull, grasp and pinch on a continual basis
  • Ability to work with oils and lubricants
  • Ability to read and interpret instruction sheets
  • Ability to operate multi-function machinery
  • Ability to work without without supervision


Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or Equivalent Preferred
  • Manufacturing experience preferred


REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team skills
  • Available to work any of the available shifts outlined above
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed



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.


Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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