Technician, R2 Body (Night Shift)

Role Summary

The qualifying candidate must possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Group Leader in R2 Body

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the work area department.
• Follow proper operating procedures, and Job Element work standards as assigned.
• Perform assigned task in with strict adherence to quality, throughput, and safety standards.
• Communicate recurring issues and actively support continuous improvement around station problem solving.
• Adhere to and strengthen Standard Operating Procedures (JES).  Helps to identify irregularities that may cause damage or inefficiency and prescribes corrective measures that improves these processes.
• Communicate and work with neighboring departments to resolve repetitive concerns. Perform Body Fit adjustments to established quality standards.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and determine correct course of action to restore to standard. ​
• Coordinate with Quality and Process ENG to implement solutions. ​
• Support online training by re-enforcing best practice methods and providing feedback and guidance to Body Fit trainees.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, automated and manual machinery) wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, closed shoes, arm sleeves and designated PPE gloves as required. Ability to perform duties on a moving line is also required.
• Must work independently and cross-functionally when assigned outside of primary Body Fit area. Effectively executes assignments.
• Flexible and responsive scheduling requiring early and late days with little advance notice.

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.

• EOL Body fit experience at “level 3” certification on at least two of 3 panel sets within Body Fit (Side Doors, Front End, Rear End), and demonstrated ability to learn all on-line fit jobs.
• Experience at ‘level 3’ defect detection and repair in BIW Metal Finish, E-coat/MRD, and Painted Metal (Painted Body Repair).
• Knowledge of safety protocols and reporting, MES operations (Andon) and shop floor management ​
• Ability to diagnose panel alignment issues and determine the required methods and tools to bring to standard.
• Check output of the line to ensure the highest quality is met.
• Repairs must meet Rivian Quality Standards (Required).
• Able to detect and repair defects in BIW (Metal Finish Unpainted Bodies) and Painted Metal (Painted Body Repair)
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools (welding, soldering, cutting torch, grinder,  hammers and dolly, wrenches, sander, spray etc.)
• Ability to read gauges and measurement tools to assess fit conditions.
• Experience in the use of special tools for body fit in accordance with best practices to achieve desired result with no damage to painted surfaces of vehicle or other trim components.
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to changing conditions.
• Meets performance standards in current role.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. (work on moving conveyor)
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds, and to perform fit methods which require pulling, pushing, and lifting of body panels.
• Ability to make fit repairs in varying locations of the plant, including outside.
• Be Open with a willingness to learn

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary 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 annual performance bonus.   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. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than August 17th, 2026.