Quality Technician

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Quality Technician to help maintain part quality while following company policies. The role involves on-floor and Quality Lab inspections and using gauges and measurement techniques to verify dimensions.

You will operate computerized gauging, handle Gage R&R, support LPAs, and contribute to process improvements while upholding safety procedures and paperwork requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Blueprint reading skills required.
• Basic GD&T knowledge.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Root cause analysis ability.
• Gage R&R experience preferred.
• Gaging methods, application, evaluation and calibration knowledge.
• Leadership qualities helpful.
• CMM knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Regular part inspections on the floor and in the Quality Lab.
• Utilize gauges and measurement techniques to verify dimensions of production parts.
• Operate computerized gauging in quality labs.
• Inspect and disposition gages.
• Complete weekly LPAs.
• Maintain NCM inventory and organization.
• Identify and record problems related to product, process, and quality system.
• Provide input on improving operation efficiencies.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations.
• Operate machines according to process sheets and paperwork.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Basic GD&T Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Gage R&R

Gaging Methods, Application, Eval and

Leadership Qualities

CMM Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Technician

Job Description Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for helping to maintain quality standards of produced parts while adhering to the company policies and procedures.

Job Description:

• Regular part inspections on the floor and in the Quality Lab
• Utilizing various gages and measurement techniques to verify dimensions of production parts
• Operate computerized gauging in quality labs
• Inspection and disposition of gages
• Complete weekly LPAs
• NCM inventory and organization
• Identify and record any problems relating to product, process, and quality system
• Provide input on improving operation efficiencies
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Operate machines in accordance with process sheets and any other required paperwork (i.e. drawings, specifications, etc.)
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic GD&T Knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Gage R&R
• Gaging Methods, Application, Evaluation and Calibration
• Leadership Qualities
• CMM Knowledge

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.