Manufacturing Team Member

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. 

Rivian is hiring to build electric vehicles in the Bloomington-Normal area. Team Members with many different backgrounds and work experience are learning about building EVs and growing meaningful careers in EV production. We are committed to skill development and providing opportunities for career growth.  This position is located in Normal, IL. Team Members report directly to a Group Leader of the shop area.

• Working together with your team to assemble or attach vehicle components, which includes cross-training and performing work as a Team Member in each department (Stamping, Drive Unit, Battery, Body, General Assembly, Paint, End of Line and Production Control).    
• Position or align components and parts with vehicles on the assembly line        
• Put together parts to build more complex units               
• Read and understand assembly instructions and follow established production procedures               
• Gather all material and equipment needed for your role             
• Check output to ensure highest quality               
• Maintain equipment in good condition through routine checks, cleaning, and basic autonomous care to ensure reliable operation          
• Keep records of production quantities and time required           
• Report issues, malfunctions, or defective parts
• Apply problem-solving skills to maintain a high standard-of-quality       
• Produce to the Standard Operating Procedures, and clearly identify irregularities that may cause damage or inefficiency     
• Suggest alternatives or improvements to processes for your team and other teams   
• Ability to learn and operate a Forklift  

• Strongly preferred 6 months consistent work experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions 
• Ability to work safely and have a focus on quality 
• Passion for team and individual success 
• High School degree (or GED) preferred
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs 
• Some manufacturing, retail, or food service experience preferred, but not required 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and be able to read and interpret English-language documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands

• Ability to alternate between standing and walking 8-12 hours per day   
• Ability to climb steps to access platforms and workstations        
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials     
• Able to position one’s body to access and assemble materials (bending squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder). 
• Additionally, Team Members are expected to cross-train and perform work in each department and are therefore expected to be able to meet the pushing and pulling requirements for each department, which include (Push/Pull):   
  • Stamping: 50 lbs. / 50 lbs.         
  • Drive Unit: 35 lbs. / 60 lbs.        
  • Battery: 60 lbs. / 35 lbs.             
  • Body: 35 lbs. / 70 lbs.  
  • GA: 43 lbs. / 80 lbs.      
  • Paint: 21 lbs. / 15 lbs.  
  • EOL: 18 lbs. / 35 lbs.    
  • LOC: 45 lbs. / 35 lbs.  

How we support you:

• Competitive pay starting at $23 per hour
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off
• Options for participating in retirement plans (401k) with company matching
• Additional optional programs, such as daycare options, pet insurance, family planning support, and wellness programs

The salary range for this role is $23.00 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 and for a shift differential on top of base hourly pay in accordance with the Company’s shift differential pay schedule.

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). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  View email address on ev.careers .

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.