Trimmer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Trimmer to support trim tooling and press operations on the shop floor. The role focuses on safe handling, tooling installation/removal, and maintaining cycle times dictated by management.

Responsibilities include adjusting trim press shut height, assisting hammer operators, monitoring air lines for scale removal, inspecting for defects, and reporting issues promptly to maintain line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for 10 hours and manipulate the part through the process with tongs.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of trim tooling
• Adjust trim press shut height
• Helps assist hammer operator on adjustments and knocking out or driving in hammer keys
• Visual monitor and adjust air line for removal of scale
• Visual monitor product for any defects
• Report any issues on cell or with trim tooling

Skills

Stand for 10 hours

Tongs handling

Trim press operation

Tools

Trim Press

Job description

Job Posting Title

Trimmer

Job Description Summary

• 1. Ensure the safety of the crew while staying on top of 5S
• 2. Ability to operate Trim Press in the cycle time determined by management
• 3. Handles platters with extreme care
• 4. Has the ability to make tongs

Job Description

• 1. Installation and removal of trim tooling
• 2. Adjust trim press shut height
• 3. Helps assist hammer operator on adjustments and knocking out or driving in hammer keys
• 4. Visual monitor and adjust air line for removal of scale
• 5. Visual monitor product for any defects
• 6. Report any issues on cell or with trim tooling

Required Skills and Education

Able to stand for 10 hours and manipulate the part through the process with tongs.

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.

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