General Production

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Job Posting Title General Production

Job Description Summary The job scope is to ensure an effective working team, a safe working environment, quality product, and maintain continuous operation in accordance with customer orders in an efficient manner. This description provides a general outline of job responsibilities but is not limited to only the functions as detailed herein. In addition to the press operation, the General Production classification includes the following jobs within the Troy facility: coating line, annealing-furnace, wheelabrate, saw/header, and lathe.

Currently, we are offering a $1,000 sign-bonus. Associate will receive the sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.

Job Description
Use of operational sheets
SPC charting/checks
Use of micrometers and calipers
Use of depth micrometers, bore micrometers, inspection gages, and additional gages as needed.
Material handling understanding (tags and heats)
Responsive to safety concerns
Using deviations as directed by supervision or quality technician
Hi-lo/ crane licensure & operations
Machine uptime skills
Use of 5S and general area clean-up
Operating knowledge of Plexus
Completion of daily preventative maintenance sheets (DPM)
Maintain established run rates
Maintain all quality systems as established
Ability to run all pieces of equipment in the press room
Dumpers are to ensure they do not overload the hopper in the back yard (clean up any chips seen on the ground)

Required Skills and Education
Press operators will have an understanding of the manufacturing process, daily operation, material handling, quality criteria, safety issues, trouble shooting ability.

High school diploma/ GED is required.
About American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.
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