IT College Co-Op

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking two IT College Co-ops to join our team in Minerva, OH, with one opening on 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and one on 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM). The IT Co-Op will provide hands-on technical support for plant operations, enterprise infrastructure, and manufacturing technology systems.

As part of the IT department, you will work with engineering, production personnel, and plant leadership to support daily operations while gaining practical experience in a modern

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Information Technology or related field full-time.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Available to work 25-40 hours each week, year-round.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or above.
• Familiarity with basic Networking principles & protocols including TCP/IP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S without Visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Individual contributor that has a solid understanding and application of theoretical principals of computer systems
• Performs a variety of duties and tasks including secure set up, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various network and communication systems
• Researches and documents technical systems to maintain documentation library/knowledge base to ensure proper monitoring and security
• Applies standard application engineering and security techniques, practices, procedures, and criteria in all but the most complex situations
• Assist in identifying and building alerts for evolving network threats
• Solves fairly complex user inquiries that may arise during day-to-day operations
• Performs assignments under minor direction and supervision
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of multi-functional team.
• Communicate effectively with broader security and IT teams, end users, and other staff who may have no technical background.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Networking TCP/IP familiarity

Excellent communication

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT or related field

Graduation December 2027 or later

GPA 3.0+

Hours: 25–40 per week year-round

Job description

Job Posting Title

IT College Co-Op

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for two IT College Co-ops to join our team in Minerva, OH, with one opening on 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and one opening on 3rd shift 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM). The IT Co-Op will provide hands‑on technical support for plant operations, enterprise infrastructure, and manufacturing technology systems. This position will work closely with the IT department, engineering teams, production personnel, and plant leadership to support daily operations while gaining practical experience in a modern manufacturing IT environment.

Job Description

• Individual contributor that has a solid understanding and application of theoretical principals of computer systems
• Performs a variety of duties and tasks including secure set up, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various network and communication systems
• Researches and documents technical systems to maintain documentation library/knowledge base to ensure proper monitoring and security
• Applies standard application engineering and security techniques, practices, procedures, and criteria in all but the most complex situations
• Assist in identifying and building alerts for evolving network threats
• Solves fairly complex user inquiries that may arise during day-to-day operations
• Performs assignments under minor direction and supervision
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of multi-functional team.
• Communicate effectively with broader security and IT teams, end users, and other staff who may have no technical background.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology or related field fulltime.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Available to work 25-40 hours each week, year-round.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or above.
• Familiarity with basic Networking principles & protocols including TCP/IP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the U.S without Visa sponsorship.

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.