Machine Operator

Machine Operator

The Subiaco Manufacturing Facility has a variety of manufacturing positions available. Positions can involve the process of machining bar steel or castings into gears or sprockets or perform a variety of operations on powdered metal gears and sprockets. Potential positions are Final Auditor, Furnace Load/Unload, Kitting Assembly, PM Press Operator, CNC Operator, Heat Treat Operator, etc., depending on availability. Starting wage $17.51 (plus $.50 for 2nd/3rd shifts) and can be higher depending on technicality. AAM associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Apply now! We would love to have you as part of the AAM team!

Representative Duties:

• Is familiar with and follows all work instructions that apply to the job.
• Loads and runs machine.
• Makes necessary machine adjustments to maintain tolerance or notifies Area Leader when adjustments are needed, depending on specific machine operating instructions.
• Unloads machine and stacks parts according to Process Sheet or shop criteria for material handling.
• Properly tags product at each stage of process, according to shop criteria.
• Keeps track of pieces produced.
• Performs all visual inspections and dimensional checks called for on product's Process Sheet, using the gages or measuring equipment specified. Records or charts results as called for on the Process Sheet.
• Stops production and notifies Area Leader when nonconforming parts are found.
• Changes tooling at specified intervals or when wear becomes excessive. Sharpens tools at grinders provided, or returns tools to Tool Room for sharpening, depending on shop criteria.
• Notifies Area Leader about problems with machine operation.
• Maintains a safe work area by performing general housekeeping duties in work area.

Responsibilities and Authorities Within the Quality System:

• Release product to ship or to the next operation by following documented instructions.
• Stop production for nonconforming or suspect product.
• Identify and record problems.
• Recommend solutions to problems through channels.
• Regrade some product (as defined by documented instructions) during the course of production.

Physical/mental requirements relating to essential function: Ability to stand throughout shift. Manual dexterity required to load and adjust machine and measure parts.

Skills: Basic math and reading skills.

Required Skills and Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not 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. Visit to learn more.

Dauch 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. Dauch 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.