Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Machine Operator

Job Description Summary

To operate machines within a team environment for the purpose of producing quality parts for customers while meeting production schedules in a cost efficient, profitable, and safe manner.

Job Description:

• Understand lock out/ tag out procedures
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized
• Perform specific safety procedures on equipment safety in cell/line/dept./plant
• Report safety issues
• Meet or exceed department safety goals
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Meet or exceed Cell and Department quality and Plant goals
• Understand / document all quality requirements per process
• Master all process gauging
• Identify / segregate discrepant material
• Document and maintain DMR areas
• Read and interpret all charts, print outs and pre ops
• Perform 1st piece inspection using setup verification sheet
• Read and interpret standardized work / process plans
• Use computer equipment to enter and receive data
• Report maintenance problems using the work order System
• Understand, document and maintain maintenance and pre-op checklist
• Understand and verify machine verification log / daily checks
• Use FIFO and visual floor management at each process
• Meet or exceed daily production goal / schedule
• Adjust machine settings and troubleshooting-as applicable
• Apply statistical methods-as required
• Apply tooling requirements, sheets, life standards, changes and off-sets
• Operate/inspect Hoist-if applicable
• Perform autonomous maintenance-if applicable
• Rework, scrap and non-conforming material process-as required
• Rotate to other cells-if applicable
• Participate in team meetings
• Promote a teamwork environment
• Support team (active and constructive role)
• Understand dept. responsibilities and roles
• Monitor tool life, notify supervisor/process engineer of issues and / or missed goals
• Modify CNC programs for 2 technologies
• Communicate effectively at shift change
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisor
• Understand department responsibilities and role
• Understand and maintain hourly production boards
• Train in principle skills ( LELC )
• Understand, apply and react to SPC measurements
• Confirm all shop order confirmations in SAP
• Understand and perform packing as required
• Comply with assigned work schedule

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma/ GED

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch 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. Dauch 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. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.