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Job ID JREQ-222368 Date posted 07/07/2026

Job Posting Title

Press Operator

Job Description Summary

The Forge Press Operator is responsible of ensuring that the forging unit is functioning as called out on Standardized Work, Control Plan, and other plant processes. Other responsibilities include quality of the product, ensuring safe operations of the equipment and associated personnel.

Job Description:

1.  Timeliness on the floor

2.  Operating forge press and/or trim press

3.  Repair of forging tongs as needed

4.  Forge/trim cassette removal/installation as needed

5.  Clean as you go mentality

6. Minor maintenance on die spray equipment/air blow off

Required Skills and Education

Ability to stand for 10 hours and manipulate the parts through the process. Parts could be up to 20 pounds.


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.
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