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Job Posting Title Machine Operator

Job Description Summary Operates equipment that takes bar steel or castings and machines them into gears or sprockets ready for finishing. Specific machines involved are Bar Acmes, Sunstrands, Moris, Turning , and Hobbing Machines. A Machine Operator is expected to be able to perform all of these operations - there is on the job training. Starting wage anywhere from $15.15/hr. to $16.40/hr. depending on job technicality and shift - apply today!

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Job Description

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Is familiar with and follows all work instructions that apply to the job.
Loads and runs machine.
Makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain tolerance or notifies Area Leader when adjustments are needed, depending on specific machine operating instructions.
Unloads machine and stacks parts according to Process Sheet or shop criteria for material handling.
Properly tags product at each stage of process, according to shop criteria.
Keeps track of pieces produced.
Performs all visual inspections and dimensional checks called for on product's Process Sheet, using the gages or measuring equipment specified. Records or charts results as called for on the Process Sheet.
Stops production and notifies Area Leader when nonconforming parts are found.
Changes tooling at specified intervals or when wear becomes excessive. Sharpens tools at grinders provided, or returns tools to Tool Room for sharpening, depending on shop criteria.
Notifies Area Leader about problems with machine operation.
Maintains a safe work area by performing general housekeeping duties in work area.

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.
Regrade some product (as defined by documented instructions) during the course of production.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Machine shop environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIRMENTS RELATING TO ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Ability to stand throughout shift. Manual dexterity required to load and adjust machine and measure parts. Must be able to lift xxx lbs and support at the end of arms in the loading process. Bar Acme operation requires the ability to lift a xxx lb. bar with another person and load it into machine.

Experience: N/A

Training: N/A

SKILLS: Basic math and reading skills.

Required Skills and Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not 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 80 facilities in 17 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.

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