Machining High School Co-op

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Machining High School Co-op Pre-Apprentice to provide hands-on training in machining, manufacturing, and tool shop operations. You will rotate through production, learn blueprint reading, and work with experienced machinists and engineers to build foundational skills and knowledge for future apprenticeship opportunities.

You will participate in structured rotations, develop technical skills, and prepare a final presentation outlining what you learned and your

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured pre-apprenticeship training program designed to develop machining and manufacturing skills.
• Rotate through designated manufacturing departments to gain exposure to various equipment, processes, and production methods.
• Work alongside machinists, operators, engineering technicians, engineers, programmers, and toolmakers to develop technical skills and manufacturing knowledge.
• Learn blueprint reading, machining fundamentals, measuring techniques, and tooling applications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Support team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and assigned developmental activities.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing knowledge gained, project experiences, and future career goals upon completion of the program.

Job description

Machining High School Co-op

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Ridgway, LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)

Job Description Summary

The Machinist Pre-Apprentice is an entry-level developmental position designed to provide hands‑on training and exposure to machining, manufacturing, engineering, and tool shop operations. Under the guidance of experienced machinists, operators, engineering technicians, engineers, and toolmakers. The Pre‑Apprentice will develop foundational skills through structured rotations in production, machining, and support departments. This role is intended to prepare individuals for future apprenticeship and skilled trades opportunities by building knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining principles, quality systems, safety requirements, and continuous improvement practices. The Pre‑Apprentice will spend time receiving exposure to milling, heat treat, grinding, wire EDM, ram EDM, programming, and tool shop operations.

Job Description

• Participate in a structured pre-apprenticeship training program designed to develop machining and manufacturing skills.
• Rotate through designated manufacturing departments to gain exposure to various equipment, processes, and production methods.
• Work alongside machinists, operators, engineering technicians, engineers, programmers, and toolmakers to develop technical skills and manufacturing knowledge.
• Learn blueprint reading, machining fundamentals, measuring techniques, and tooling applications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Support team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and assigned developmental activities.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation summarizing knowledge gained, project experiences, and future career goals upon completion of the program.

Required Skills and Education

Must be enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

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.