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Job Posting Title

Die Setter

Job Description Summary

Performs the manufacturing responsibilities detailed below for the area assigned.

Job Description

• Environment/Safety Requirements.
• Understand Safety Program.

Lockout/tag out

Confined Space

Work Area Organization

• Work in a safe manner at all times and complies with 7S initiatives.
• Provides support to Manufacturing by participating in problem solving and continuous improvement projects to enhance quality and reduce scrap.
• May initiate quality alerts to communicate changes in control plans, process instructions or acceptance standards.
• Functional understanding of Statistical Processing.

Assist SPC Supervisor in auditing X and R charts Training operators in SPC Know and understand which control dimensions, weight, etc., represent statistical control for the part being molded. Coordinates Prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities and ensures customer requirements are secure.

• Sets the example to maintain the Manufacturing Quality Plan:

Process FMEA, in conjunction with the Engineering Control Plans / Reaction Plans Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work and JSA’s w/ Inspection Instructions other system or process documentation to assure quality

• Ensures necessary gauging and documentation are in place to support the control plan.
• Assists in experimental activity related to product/process variables.
• Monitors on-going product quality and processing by maintaining daily contact with manufacturing (i.e. engineers, supervisors, associates, other team members, etc.). 
• Thorough understanding of the internal customer.
• Thorough understanding of all press functions (set up, operation, maintenance, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of mix changes, cleaning, cut ups and weight adjustments.

• Start up, shut down, monitors and adjusts delube process according to Control Plan.
• Understands, reviews, and assesses the requirements to achieve department measurables.
• Provides support and training to facilitate a safe manufacturing environment.
• WI, PS, SW and JSA’s location and understanding.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reference the Physical Demand Analysis for this job.

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma or GED certification.

Die Setter training class or equivalent work experience in production (preferred).

Fork Truck Training/ License.

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.