General Production

Job Posting Title

General Production

The General Production Operator is responsible for maintaining seamless operations across a diverse range of manufacturing lines. This role requires the ability to operate a variety of production equipment, including press, furnace, heat treating, coating, saw, and lathe lines, to meet dynamic customer demands. The ideal candidate is a safety-first manufacturing professional committed to delivering high-quality results through efficient, multi-machine operation.

Job Description:

• Operate all press room equipment and maintain established run rates and quality standards.
• Use micrometers (standard, depth, bore), calipers, and gages to perform SPC charting and maintain quality systems.
• Utilize Plexus software for operations tracking and data entry.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of material traceability, including tags and heat numbers.
• Operate a hi-lo and/or overhead crane in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strictly adhere to quality systems and follow formal deviations only when directed by supervision or quality technicians.
• Uphold 5S standards, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient workspace at all times.
• Actively identify and respond to safety concerns to maintain a zero-injury environment.
• All other duties assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Press operators will have an understanding of the manufacturing process, daily operation, material handling, quality criteria, safety issues, trouble shooting ability.

High school diploma/ GED is required.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.