About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary A Torque Technician is responsible for keeping the electronic and manual torque tools at Rivian functioning at peak efficiency. This role includes being the immediate response team for any torque tool issues in the production areas to minimize the impact these issues have on production volume and throughput rates. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining and evolving dashboards to track and report on KPIs showing the activities on and performance of the Torque Tools, line-call response time, resolution time, and overall tool or line-down time, among others. You will be responsible for keeping the relevant dashboards and KanBan boards up to date and supporting Rivian Production System (RPS) initiatives and activities in your area. This role reports to the Group Leader, Metrology and must be shift flexible. Responsibilities Respond to and resolve tooling issues affecting production in a timely and effective manner. Manage Calibration Activities for production and repair tools. Maintain a sufficient inventory of tools, parts, controllers, and modules to support the replacement of tools which are in need of repair or calibration (including keeping the inventory management system up to date). Diagnose faults on tools in-line and off-line and define corrective actions. Complete minor repair on torque tools. Manage shipping of tools to manufacturer for repairs that cannot be completed in-house. Set up new tools, controllers, and validate changes supporting cross-functional teams. Manage tooling programs, including regular audits and updates of run-down programs, including multi-spindle programs. Interface with the Residual Torque Team to address consistently low torques. Qualifications To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role Excellent hands-on problem-solving ability. Experience working with and on automated, semi-automated and manual torque tools of all sorts, especially those from the manufacturers Atlas Copco and Estic (pulse tools). Experience with MES or a similar operational production control and recording system. Expertise with relevant software (e.g. ToolsTalk, ToolNet, MES, QAS, etc.). Ability to think on your feet and work under time-pressure. Robust understanding of torque application methods and the effect that these have on the final joint. Attention to detail and a desire for high quality, precision work. Ability to work effectively across functional and operational boundaries. Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Minitab, email, etc.). Good interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration in cross-functional teams. Desire to work in a strong cross-functional and collaborative environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. In the performance of the duties of this job the employee may be required to travel (rarely), drive a motor vehicle (rarely), communicate using telephone, text and e-mail (constantly). Certification for repair and calibration of Atlas Copco Tools preferred. Demonstrated ability to learn and think at a high level, as evidenced by completion of college level courses. Pay Disclosure Hourly Range for Illinois Based Applicants: The hourly rate range for this position is $26.00 - $28.75 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Benefits Summary: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. 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Technician, Torque Control (afternoon Shift)
This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing torque tools used in the production of vehicles. It involves responding to tool issues, managing calibration, maintaining inventory, diagnosing faults, performing minor repairs, and updating dashboards to track performance metrics. The role also supports production system initiatives and requires hands-on problem-solving with automated and manual torque tools.
What you'd actually do
- Respond to and resolve tooling issues affecting production in a timely and effective manner.
- Manage Calibration Activities for production and repair tools.
- Maintain a sufficient inventory of tools, parts, controllers, and modules to support the replacement of tools which are in need of repair or calibration (including keeping the inventory management system up to date).
- Diagnose faults on tools in-line and off-line and define corrective actions.
- Complete minor repair on torque tools.
Skills
Required
- Excellent hands-on problem-solving ability.
- Experience working with and on automated, semi-automated and manual torque tools of all sorts, especially those from the manufacturers Atlas Copco and Estic (pulse tools).
- Experience with MES or a similar operational production control and recording system.
- Expertise with relevant software (e.g. ToolsTalk, ToolNet, MES, QAS, etc.).
- Ability to think on your feet and work under time-pressure.
- Robust understanding of torque application methods and the effect that these have on the final joint.
- Attention to detail and a desire for high quality, precision work.
- Ability to work effectively across functional and operational boundaries.
- Good electronic communication software skills (MS Office, Minitab, email, etc.).
- Good interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration in cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Certification for repair and calibration of Atlas Copco Tools
- Demonstrated ability to learn and think at a high level, as evidenced by completion of college level courses.
What the JD emphasized
- Experience working with and on automated, semi-automated and manual torque tools of all sorts, especially those from the manufacturers Atlas Copco and Estic (pulse tools).
- Expertise with relevant software (e.g. ToolsTalk, ToolNet, MES, QAS, etc.).