General Production

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 71,635,200; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, seeks a General Production Operator to maintain seamless operations across multiple manufacturing lines. The role involves operating press room equipment, performing precision measurements, and using Plexus for data entry while upholding 5S and safety standards.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understand manufacturing process, daily operation, material handling, quality criteria, safety issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot processes and operate multiple machines.
• Familiarity with quality systems and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate press room equipment while maintaining run rates and quality standards.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges for SPC charting and quality control.
• Enter data and track operations using Plexus software.
• Maintain material traceability through heat numbers and tags.
• Operate hi-lo and/or overhead crane in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow 5S standards and keep a safe, clean workspace.
• Identify and address safety concerns to sustain a zero-injury environment.
• All other duties assigned.

Job description

Job Posting Title

General Production

Job Description Summary

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. 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.