Machine Repair Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing is seeking a Machine Repair Technician to maintain equipment and processes in a union manufacturing facility in Three Rivers, MI. The role requires skilled mechanical work including ball screws, spindles, hydraulic systems, and crane operations.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, be able to read blueprints, and pass pre-employment screenings. Overtime and shift flexibility are required; email [e-mail] for consideration.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive supplier.
• Ability to check backlash in ball screws with an indicator and install ball screw assemblies.
• Realign turret heads, spindles, and chucks using indicators.
• Spindle removal, rebuild, and replacement.
• Read blueprints for bearing stack up and hydraulic systems.
• Hydraulic cylinder and pump removal, rebuild, and replacement.
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting.
• Mobile Crane License and Rigging.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Pass pre-employment checks and be available for overtime and any shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support production.
• Work in a union environment as dispatched.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Ball screw backlash check

Realign turret heads

Spindle removal/rebuild

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Crane license & rigging

Team collaboration

Tools

Indicator usage

Blueprint reading

Job description

## Machine Repair TechnicianApplylocations: Three Rivers Manufacturing Facilitytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JREQ-223148**Job Posting Title**Machine Repair Technician**Job Description Summary**As a Machine Technician you will perform work within a union environment as dispatched to maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support manufacturing production.**Job Description:**As a Machine Technician you will perform work within a union environment as dispatched to maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support manufacturing production.**Required Skills and Education*** + Three to five years of past manufacturing experience preferably in an automotive supplier company + Ability to check for backlash in a ball screw by using an indicator, also the removal & proper bearing set up and installation of ball screw assembly. + Realign turret heads, spindles, chucks, etc. using indicators. + Spindle removal, rebuild, replace. + Ability to read blueprints (bearing stack up, hydraulic systems) + Hydraulic Cylinder and Pump removal, rebuild, replace + Hydraulic System troubleshooting + Mobile Crane License and Rigging + Ability to work well with others and in teams. + Perform other duties as required. Position Requirements: + Possess a certified journeyperson’s card (or similar contractual Journeyperson status) or document a minimum of eight years of experience in specific trade from previous employers on company letterhead. + Available to work overtime and flexible schedule as required within union facility agreement. + Available to work any shift as required. + Ability to pass pre-employment physical including drug testing. + Ability to pass pre-employment background check. **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.