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Job Posting Title

Production Operator - $18

Job Description Summary

American Axle & Manufacturing has immediate & exceptional opportunities for Production Operators at our Three Rivers, MI facility.

A. The Company will provide a Sign-On Bonus to new hires in the gross amount of $3,000 which will be paid after the candidate has been employed by AAM for 90 days. This Sign-On Bonus will remain in effect for any associate hired by June 30, 2024.

B. The Company will provide a Referral Bonus to a current AAM associate that refers a candidate hired for employment. If the referred candidate becomes an AAM associate, the referring associate will receive a Referral Bonus in the gross amount of $3,000. The first installment of $1,500 will be paid after the candidate has been employed by AAM for 90 days, and the remaining installment of $1,500 will be paid after the candidate has been employed by AAM for 180 days. When the candidate fills out the Employment Application, he/she must list the AAM associate referring them. This Referral Bonus will remain in effect for any associate referred and hired by June 30, 2024.

AAM associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, profit sharing, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Entry level pay rate for a Production Operator is $18.00/hour plus shift premium.

Job Description

Responsibilities include numerous duties related to the machining and assembling of automotive axle components and final assemblies. A Production Operator position can include repetitive lifting, twisting and bending, in a factory setting. This opportunity will provide the candidate hands-on, day-to-day technical interaction within automotive manufacturing.

Required Skills and Education

• Required education: High school or equivalent
• Able to work any shift
• Successfully complete a criminal and education background review
•  Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Ability to work on any shift does not mean a swing shift. We are a Unionized facility that in order for an Associate to shift preference to a different shift, they have to meet requirements such as having a high enough Seniority.
•  Be able to work weekends when volunteered for or required
• Be highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturing
• Have a history of safe work practices
• Be a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to change

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.

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.