Millwright Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Millwright Technician to maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support manufacturing production in a union environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, can read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical prints, and holds a journeyperson card or equivalent documented experience.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive supplier work.
• Ability to read hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical prints.
• Experience with metal removal, sheet metal fabrication, and welding (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Equipment installation and rigging experience required.
• Overtime and flexible scheduling per union facility rules.
• Eligible to pass pre-employment physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support production in a union shop.
• Install, align, and troubleshoot mechanical systems and conveyors.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Hydraulic prints

Welding skills

Rigging

Conveyor automation

Team player

Education

Journeyperson card

Job description

Job Posting Title

Millwright Technician

Job Description Summary

As a Millwright you will perform millwright work within a union environment as dispatched to maintain equipment, systems, and processes to support manufacturing production.

Job Description

As a Millwright you will perform millwright 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 read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical prints.
• Experience with metal removal processes and equipment preferred.
• Equipment installation experience required.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication required.
• Proficient in welding - stick, mig, tig.
• Ability to perform rigging requirements.
• Experience in automation of conveyors (power and free) and material handling equipment, is required.
• Ability to work well with others and in teams.
• Perform other duties as required.
• 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.