Test Technician - Metallurgy

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc in Michigan seeks a Test Technician in Metallurgy to conduct tests on products, components, and work-in-progress, ensuring conformance to specifications and proper functioning. The role involves documenting results, retesting as needed, and operating testing software and equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to learn moderately complex analytical techniques along with basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn moderately complicated analytical techniques.
• Basic mathematics knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic tests by studying objectives, standards, methods, conditions and equipment.
• Select and calibrate test equipment for each test.
• Assemble and disassemble components pre- and post-test.
• Validate product capability and reliability by conducting performance, environmental and operational tests.
• Document test outcomes by completing test logs.
• Collect test data and maintain records.
• Maintain safe test environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Maintain test information database by entering and backing up data.
• Keep test equipment operating, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to engineering success by adapting to change and seeking improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Analytical skills

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Posting Title

Test Technician - Metallurgy

Legal Entity

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc

Job Description Summary

Conducts tests on products, components, and work-in-progress. Tests components, products, or systems under development for conformity to specifications and proper functioning. Documents, analyzes, and communicates test results. Retests as appropriate. Installs, maintains, and operates testing software and equipment. Participates in defining criteria for testing.

Job Description:

• Prepares basic tests by studying test objectives, standards, methods, conditions and equipment.
• Selects and ensures proper calibration of test equipment required for each specific test.
• Properly assembles and disassembles components pre- and post-test.
• Validates product capability and reliability by conducting performance, environmental and operational tests.
• Documents test outcomes by completing test logs.
• Collects and documents test data.
• Maintains safe test environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains test information data base by entering and backing up data.
• Keeps test equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contributes to engineering and organization success by readily adapting to change; continuously seeking opportunities to improve.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma

Prior experience working in manufacturing environment.

Ability to learn moderately complicated analytical skills and techniques.

Basic mathematics knowledge required.

Preferred Skills and Education:

Prior experience working in manufacturing environment preferred.

Interest in working in a manufacturing and fast paced environment preferred.

Previous chemistry experience preferred.

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.