3rd shift Restrike Press Operator

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Job Posting Title

3rd shift Restrike Press Operator

Job Description Summary

SUMMARY: A Department 203 Operator runs equipment that performs a variety of operations on powdered metal gears and sprockets. The specific operations are operating a Press. A Department 203 Operator is expected to be able to perform all of these operations for which they have received training.

This is a 3rd shift position – normal workweek – Sunday – Thursday 10p – 6a, overtime scheduled as needed.

Job Description

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

General Duties:

• Sees to it that the machine is running efficiently.
• Makes sure that the machine is supplied with the steel powder press.
• Gives a thorough check to each part.  (Looking for faults within the parts)
• Reads and interprets process charts.
• Performs all visual inspections and dimensional checks called for on check sheet, using the gages or measuring equipment specified records or charts results as called for on the process sheet.
• Unloads the machine carefully in an orderly arrangement.
• Uses variety of measuring devices.
• Implements nonconforming material procedure if any nonconforming parts are found during the production cycle.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Keeps track of the number of parts ran.
• Maintains a safe work area by performing general housekeeping duties in work area.
• Fixes the machine when broken.  (If it is a common error)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES WITHIN THE QUALITY SYSTEM:

• Release product to ship or to the next operation by following documented instructions.
• Stop production for nonconforming or suspect product.
• Identify and record problems.
• Recommend solutions to problems through channels.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Machine shop environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand throughout shift. Manual dexterity and physical strength required to load and adjust machine and measure parts.

EXPERIENCE:  N/A

TRAINING:  On the job training.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills. Ability to read and follow work instructions..

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma or GED

About American Axle & Manufacturing

For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline and metal forming technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We’ve earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 21,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.

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