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Production AssociateJob Description Summary
Manufacturing Associates are responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment and/ processes. This is only done with Safety maintained as a priority and secondly to our internal and external quality and environmental standards/requirements.Job Description:
- Manufacturing Specialists are required to understand and/or practice the following skills for their areas:
- Safety
- Housekeeping
- Quality Internal External
- Understands importance of Operation
- Productivity Goals
- Actively involved in 5S
- Proper Machine Operation.
- Use the following documented procedures and instructions as required:
- Standard Operating Procedures.
- Rework Instructions.
- Work Instructions.
- Preventive Maintenance Instructions.
- Inspection Instructions.
- Reaction Plans.
- Process Set-up Instructions.
- Associate Handbook.
- Review and verify the Quality of products at their assigned process and provide feedback to Module Team Leader, Quality Specialists, etc. to keep everyone in tune with the process
- Rotate to the appropriate operations when assigned by Module Team Leader or Crew Manager.
- Facilitate communications between operations within assigned Module, between Modules, and between Crews
- Provide relief to other employees as required
- Assist Utility Specialist with changeovers / setups at required operations
- Complete Operation Productivity & Scrap sheets and verify the following for accuracy:
- Total pieces good and total pieces scrap.
- Feedback on process, operations and downtime
Required Skills and Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred
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 www.dauch.com 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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Adherence to safety procedures and safe work practices
- Participation in 5S and general housekeeping
- Perform internal and external quality inspections and provide feedback
- Proper machine operation and process setup
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Preventive Maintenance Instructions
- Complete operation productivity and scrap documentation accurately
- Ability to rotate to assigned operations and provide relief/assist with changeovers
Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
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What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) 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, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. 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. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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