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1st Finishing Operator

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Indiana, North Vernon
Jul 06, 2026
Job Posting Title 1st Finishing Operator Job Description Summary Manufacturing Associates are responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment and/ processes. This is only done with Safety maintained as a priority and secondly to our internal and external quality and environmental standards/requirements. Job Description: REPORTS TO Directly to the assigned Crew Supervisor. Indirectly to Module Team Leaders. RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturing Specialists are required to understand and/or practice the following skills for their areas: Safety Housekeeping Quality Internal External Understands importance of Operation Productivity Goals Actively involved in 5S Proper Machine Operation. Use the following documented procedures and instructions as required: Standard Operating Procedures. Rework Instructions. Work Instructions. Preventive Maintenance Instructions. Inspection Instructions. Reaction Plans. Process Set-up Instructions. Associate Handbook. Review and verify the Quality of products at their assigned process and provide feedback to Module Team Leader, Quality Specialists, etc. to keep everyone in tune with the process Rotate to the appropriate operations when assigned by Module Team Leader or Crew Manager. Facilitate communications between operations within assigned Module, between Modules, and between Crews Provide relief to other employees as required Assist Utility Specialist with changeovers / setups at required operations. Able to lift 30+ lbs. for up to eight hours. Able to push/pull pallet jack with material up to 150 lbs. Complete Operation Productivity & Scrap sheets and verify the following for accuracy: Total pieces good and total pieces scrap. Feedback on process, operations and downtime Required Skills and Education QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED preferred EXPERIENCE One (1) year experience in manufacturing operations 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.