Advanced Operator Straightening/Shot Peen - 3rd shift

Dauch; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking an Advanced Operator Straightening/Shot Peen for the 3rd shift in Newton, NC. You will set up and run machines in the Machine Centers area, coordinate containment with customers and suppliers, and develop CNC programs.

The role emphasizes CI, autonomous maintenance, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams; prior experience in metal forming and driveline contexts is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related technical training.
• 3–5 years experience in machine technology/operations and routine maintenance.
• Career Readiness Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer/supplier activities (containment).
• Setup two technologies within established time study.
• Create and install CNC programs.
• Coordinate setup activities utilizing the department schedule.
• Lead and participate CI process; plan and implement corrective actions.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting TitleAdvanced Operator Straightening/Shot Peen - 3rd shiftLegal EntityGKN Drivelin Newton LLC (Delaware)Job Description SummaryTo support and set-up all machines in the Machine Centers area.Job Description:All Applying Responsibilities plus:Coordinate customer/supplier activities (containment)Setup (2) technologies (within established time study)Create and install CNC programsCoordinate setup activities utilizing the department scheduleParticipate in machine runoffsCoordinate maintenance activities within the department (maintenance open work orders)Perform routine maintenance tasksDevelop plans and drive improvements to achieve budget targets (CIMS)Participate in the budgeting processActively participate in program and cell launches of new product (Prototypes)Lead and participate CI process / plan and implement corrective actionsLead cell on quality process assuranceAct on improvement suggestion ideasParticipate to define autonomous maintenance activities (daily pre-op inspections)Identify methods to enhance and share team knowledge (communication)Contribute to design and implement Poke-a-yokeContribute to equipment design-If applicableIdentify appropriate machining process, speed and feed for job-if applicableIdentify repetitive failures and/or implement corrective actions based on failure analyses-if applicableLead sort activities in-house or externally at customer locationsTroubleshoot / problem solve maintenance repairsLead a problem solving teamRequired Skills and EducationHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. with courses in the industrial or mechanical technologies, industrial maintenance, or post-secondary technical training, or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience.Three to five years’ experience in machine technology/operations and routine maintenance perferredCareer Readiness CertificateAbout 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 [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.