Daimler Trucks North America will Add Jobs to the Charlotte Area
Daimler Trucks North America LLC , a subsidiary of German automaker Daimler, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America as well as a leading producer of medium-duty trucks, specialized commercial vehicles, heavy-duty diesel engines and other components. The company has more than 20,000 employees in dozens of locations throughout North America.
Headquartered in Portland Oregon, Daimler Trucks North America operates truck-assembly operations in Cleveland and Mount Holly as well as a parts facility in Gastonia.
In their peak, Daimler Trucks employed around 6,000 workers in the Charlotte region. Since 2008, the company has had to trim down the Charlotte area’s workforce with layoffs to 1,650 workers, in response to continued economic and industry challenges.
The Cleveland truck assembly plant will add 280 employees; 150 employees will return to Mount Holly truck-assembly plant; and 110 workers will report to the Gastonia parts plant. Recalled workers are expected to be in place by mid-July at all three facilities.
Agreements for each of the 3 facilities include numerous negotiated provisions that will enhance scheduling flexibility, improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. “We view these agreements as a significant milestone in securing our U.S. production footprint,” says Daum.
The new UAW contract did come without a price however, as it will mean lower wages and fewer benefits for workers. The union made sacrifices in exchange for job security” says Daum.
”The recalled workers will help to stabilize our local economy” says Robert Van Geons, executive director of RowanWorks of the Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission (EDC).
Visit the Daimler Trucks North America Corporation website (under Job Search) for employment opportunities in the Charlotte area (Fort Mill and Gastonia).
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