We come from nearly two decades of experience, excellence, and uncompromised dedication to building value, relationships and a track record of proven success. And it all begins with our founder Vinnie Johnson. Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies. Today we tackle some of the automotive industry’s most complex, challenging projects, including advanced electric and…
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We come from nearly two decades of experience, excellence, and uncompromised dedication to building value, relationships and a track record of proven success.
And it all begins with our founder Vinnie Johnson. Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies. Today we tackle some of the automotive industry’s most complex, challenging projects, including advanced electric and hybrid vehicle battery systems.
And while we are proud of our history, we have never lived in the past. Our eye is constantly on the future. That is why we’re still growing, still building, and still working hard every day to be better than the day before.
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
12723 Telegraph Rd, Redford, Michigan 48239, US
2641 Technology Dr, Louisville, Kentucky 40299, US
1400 Warren St, North Kansas City, Missouri, US
1212 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, Ohio, US
8500 Haggerty Rd, Van Buren Township, Michigan, US
4015 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan, US
3458 Morreim Dr, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, US
1103 Cherry Blossom Way, Suite B, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324, US
999 Kellogg Parkway, Marion, Ohio 43302, US
Business categories
Automotive
Supply Chain Management
Product Design
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
Piston Automotive
Specialties
INTERIOR & CLIMATE CONTROL
POWERTRAIN/COOLING MODULE
ELECTRICAL & BATTERY
CHASSIS
EXTERIOR
and ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
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Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
3+ YOECandidates need the Certified Industrial Millwright (433A) credential and 3-5 years of equivalent experience. Strong mechanical troubleshooting, some electrical knowledge, and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and rotating equipment are needed.
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, a forklift certification and a valid driver's licence, plus basic computer skills and good communication. The posting also asks for awareness of OSHA, ISO and MSDS standards.
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
3+ YOECandidates need the Certified Industrial Millwright (433A) credential and 3-5 years of equivalent experience. Strong mechanical troubleshooting, some electrical knowledge, and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and rotating equipment are needed.
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
Candidates need automotive manufacturing experience, ideally with tire, wheel or highly automated assembly, and experience managing high-mix, broadcast-driven operations. They need structured problem-solving skills in APQP, PFMEA and root cause analysis.
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
2+ YOEPiston Automotive needs candidates with at least 2 years as a Controls Engineer or Maintenance Technician, plus hands-on PLC, vision system and HMI programming and experience maintaining robots. An associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, programming or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience can replace it.
PLC Allen Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View Studio, Cognex, Keyence, AutoCAD
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, a forklift certification and a valid driver's licence, plus basic computer skills and good communication. The posting also asks for awareness of OSHA, ISO and MSDS standards.
Piston Automotive: Since 1995, Piston Automotive has evolved from a small-corrugated pallet manufacturer into one of America’s leading Value Added Assembly companies.
8+ YOE8+ MgmtPiston Automotive needs candidates with eight years of operations supervision or management experience, plus eight years in lean manufacturing, JIT and TS 16949 quality systems. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Communication skills, Quality control, Manufacturing processes, Lean manufacturing, Leadership, Problem solving