Machine Repair Technician

Dauch; Three Rivers, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation seeks a Machine Repair Technician for its Three Rivers, MI facility. The role requires maintaining equipment and processes to support manufacturing in a union environment, with responsibilities including spindle work, turret head realignment, and hydraulic system servicing.

The position requires a journeyperson card or equivalent experience, willingness to overtime, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks. Join a team focused on reliability in a high-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience, preferably automotive supplier.
• Ability to check ball screw backlash with an indicator and install ball screw assemblies.
• Read blueprints and understand bearing stack-up and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, systems and processes to support manufacturing production in a union environment.
• Perform spindle removal, rebuilds, and realignment of turret heads, spindles and chucks as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ball screw backlash check

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic systems

Spindle maintenance

Turret head realignment

Mobile crane license

Teamwork

Pre-employment checks

Education

Journeyperson card

Job description

## Machine Repair TechnicianApply: Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225745**Job Posting Title**Machine Repair Technician **Legal Entity**American Axle & Manufacturing Inc**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.