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Heavy press Operator

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Job ID JREQ-214404 Date posted 02/04/2025

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Job Posting Title

Heavy press Operator

Job Description Summary

AAM is currently seeking candidates for our Machine Operator Trainee training program. The machine operators will learn to operate horizontal presses (Hateburs) and/or vertical heavy steel forging presses.

During this 33-month program, trainees will be taking courses at Macomb Community College and training on the job with our skilled Hatebur Operators. School time and tuition is paid.

The ideal candidate would have prior experience in forging, metal forming processes and/or machine repair/maintenance as a plus. Experience with cold heading is also valuable.

Job Description

  • Quality inspection of parts.
  • Changing of tools in the machine for quality fixes or job changeovers.
  • Using hand tools, pneumatic tools.
  • Maintenance to machine.
  • Reading blueprints.
  • Operating overhead crane for heavy tool changes.
  • Other various tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Education

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Availability to work rotating first and second shift.

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.
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