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Job Posting Title

Forge Setup

Job Description Summary

Interact with Production Supervisor, Team Leaders, Engineering and Manufacturing employees and help provide needed materials and proper set ups of all equipment and assist employees to safely operate equipment to make product that meets the Customer’s expectations at levels of quality and productivity that meet or exceed the established plan.

Job Description

• Environment/Safety Requirements.
• Adhere to and follow all Safety policies, JSA’s and work instructions. Report unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Ability to understand and perform all quality inspections.
• Frequently review the Quality of products following each process and provide feedback to Manufacturing Team to keep everyone in tune with the process.
• Set Up machines including fixturing, tooling, loading programs, trouble shooting, etc.
• Set Up and teach robots in modules using HMI operator interface and robot pendent controller, touch up robots at all set ups and when needed for production quality, assure Pick’s and Places are always set properly, assure the proper PM’s on the robots are being done as needed.
• Responsible for Lube Spray Systems (building manifolds and maintain the lube systems properly).
• Help with all CI within the module.
• Preventive Maintenance on equipment, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly.
• May assume Team Leader responsibility when absent.
• Ensure that the equipment is operating properly and safely throughout the shift.
• Assist with training and developing employees for further company growth.
• Verify that we meet machine efficiencies, quality standards, and reduce scrap levels in assigned area.
• Develop, suggest changes in the process to improve quality or maximize labor efficiency to meet goals of the company.
• Maintain and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels.
•  Perform in a production capacity when needed, call offs, breaks.
•  Assist in material handling tasks to maintain neat and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.
• WI location and understanding.
• Reference the Physical Demand Analysis for this job.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned by Team Leader and/or Shift Supervisor, including but not limited to
• Standard Operating Procedures.
• Rework Instructions.

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma or GED (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent work experience.

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.