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Job Posting Title

Tool and Die Technician

Job Description Summary

You will have access to some of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated team members in the industry to help guide you to your success. The chosen candidate will be responsible for assembling tools and building die sets for the forging process. The candidate will be part of a combined crew to work together in continuous improvement of tool performance, support production with adequate tooling and troubleshooting operational issues.

Job Description

• Replace Die Sets in Press
• Certify Die Sets to print prior to release for production
• Prep press bed for new Dies Sets
• Clean & rebuild Die Sets to print
• Operate a variety of hand tools to spot, grind, and finish hardened tools, as well as build, assemble, install and adjust automation transfer devices
• Work with press operators and process for continuous improvement of the process and tool performance
• Anticipate die and operation problems and work to eliminate them before they happen
• Maintain accurate documentation in computer based system
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Organize, manage, and maintain tool inventories
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned
• Implement safety and good housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to Corporate policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Minimum 1 to 3 years work experience in a similar role with Die Set setups or Press Operations
• Ability to complete mathematical computations, problem solve, and troubleshoot
• Experience using calipers, indicator, and other basic measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret tool and assembly drawings
• Knowledge with tool material and properties
• Flexible work schedule and excellent attendance is required.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.