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Job Posting Title

Production Associate

Job Description Summary

This position will be on either 2nd or 3rd shift. 2nd shift hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3rd shift hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Manufacturing Associates are responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment and/ processes. This is only done with Safety maintained as a priority and secondly to our internal and external quality and environmental standards/requirements. This is a very hands on and fast paced position.

Job Description

Manufacturing Specialists are required to understand and/or practice the following skills for their areas:

• Safety.

• Housekeeping 7-S.

• Quality  Internal External

• Understands importance of Operation

• Productivity  Goals

• Proper Machine Operation.

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.

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.

Rotate to the appropriate operations when assigned by Module Team Leader or Crew  Manager.

Facilitate communications:

• Between operations within assigned Module.

• Between Modules.

• Between crews.

Provide relief to other employees as required.

Assist Utility Specialist with changeovers / setups at required operations.

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

• Total pcs. good and total pcs. scrap.

• Feedback on process and operation.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• One (1) year experience in manufacturing operations preferred

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.