Sizing Die Setter

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Sizing Die Setter to install tooling and set up sizing presses for precise production runs. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, 7S standards, and quality checks while coordinating with shifts and leaders.

The role involves TPM activities and continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with TS-16949 and ISO-14001 standards, and hands-on experience with tooling setups and problem

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of TS-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Install tooling, adapters, pickoffs and other automation in sizing presses.
• Set press timing and ejection rates to meet specifications.
• Follow safe operating procedures and maintain 7S standards.
• Perform TPM activities as needed and review quality/process instructions.
• Record quality checks and material LOT information as required.
• Identify and report non-conforming material and forward to MRB.
• Communicate across shifts to discuss issues and coordinate actions.
• Ensure operation meets production rate and report any shortfalls to supervision.
• Set up feeder equipment and inspect machine start-up and operation.
• Assist others and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Safety culture

Quality systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lock-out Tag-out

Job description

Job Posting Title

Sizing Die Setter

Job Description Summary

Installs tooling, adapters, pickoffs, and other automation in sizing presses. Sets press timing and ejection rates to meet process specification.

Job Description:

• Follows safe operating procedures
• Maintain 7S standards
• Performs TPM activities as the need arises
• Review and follows quality, process and operator instructions
• Perform quality checks as the need arises and accurately records using Plexus or required method
• Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any non-conforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns
• Insures operation runs at required production rate. Notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur
• Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or required method
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities
• Installs new setup following procedure for different parts
• Starts machine and inspects work
• Sets up feeder equipment
• Dumps parts into hopper using barrel hoist
• Removes, cleans and returns completed tools and adapters to tool crib
• Adjust presses during operation as needed
• Operates sizing equipment as required, .i.e. weekends/lunches/shortage of labor due to call-offs and excessive absenteeism
• Completes other tasks within job classification as assigned
• Assists other employees as advised by the Team Leader and / or Supervisor

Required Skills and Education

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE:

• Know what it takes to have a safe workplace.
• TS-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
• ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Control Plans
• Lock-out Tag-out.
• Problem Solving

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.