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Job Posting Title

Operator Molding Machine

Job Description Summary

Interact with Supervisor and Module Team Leaders for the purpose to safely operate equipment to make product that meets the Customer’s expectations at levels of productivity that meet or exceed the established plan.

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Directly to the assigned Supervisor. Indirectly to the Module Team Leaders and Compacting Utility Specialists

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating knowledge of Cincinnati 550 ton presses.  This includes hands on training when appropriate
• Ensure that the assigned area(s) equipment is operating properly and safely throughout the shift
• Frequently review the Quality of products
• Compacting Specialists are required to learn and do the following skills:

• Safety

• Housekeeping

• Quality Internal & External

• Understands importance of Operation

• Productivity Goals.
• Actively involved in 5S

• Proper Machine Operation.
• Proper Conduct

• Use the following documented procedures and instructions as required:

• Standard Operating Procedures

• Rework Instructions

• Work Instructions

• Preventive Maintenance Instructions

• Inspection Instructions

• Reaction Plans

• Process Set-up Instructions

• Associate Handbook

• Police Housekeeping

• Actively involved in 5S

• Review and verify the Quality of products at their assigned process and provide feedback to Module Team Leader, Quality Specialists, etc. to keep everyone in tune with the process

• Changeovers and setup compacting presses with the appropriate compact perishable and/or durable tooling as required

• Complete Operation Productivity & Scrap sheets and verify the following for accuracy:

• Total pieces good and total pieces scrap

• Feedback on process and operation

•  In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Education

COMPETENCIES

• ISO9001/IATF16949/ISO14001 Awareness

• Assertive and Flexible

• Attitude Toward Others

• Communication skills necessary to work with people outside the team

• Compacting Operations

• Critical Evaluation

• Customer Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to act with limited direction

• Demonstrates ability to get results through others
• Ethical Practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Good facilitation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Limited Computer Applications
• Problem Solving
• Respected by peers
• Technical Expertise
• Tools & Technology

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.