Ford Adds Jobs to Support 2015 F-150 Demand

JACKSON, Mich. - After many months of hype and anticipation, it should come as no surprise that the all-new F-150 is practically flying off of dealership lots. As of last month, the F-150 sat an average of 12 days on dealer lots and quickly became the Ford vehicle with the fastest turnover rate. Ford Motor Company has added 1,550 jobs to support the 2015 F-150 demand and will be allocating employees amongst four different facilities.

Ford will be adding 1,550 jobs to the Kansas City Assembly, Dearborn Stamping, Dearborn Diversified, and Sterling Axle facilities to support production and consumer demand for the 2015 F-150. The automaker plans to add the positions during the first quarter of 2015, which will then enable them to reach their entry-level allowance outlined in the 2011 UAW-Ford collective bargaining agreement. With the addition of these jobs, approximately 300 to 500 "new traditional" workers will transition from their entry-level wage to a higher hourly wage. 

About 900 of these new jobs will be at the Kansas City Assembly, 500 will be split between the Dearborn Stamping and Diversified facilities, and the remaining 150 jobs will be at Sterling Axle. The toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 yet is not only improving the lives of Ford truck customers, but also of those working within these local communities around the nation.

Are you interested in getting behind the wheel of your very own all-new 2015 F-150? Stop by Seymour Ford Lincoln located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. No matter what your auto need, we will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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