What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Production position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
General Production
Job Description Summary
This General Production position requires a strong understanding of the manufacturing process, including daily operations, material handling, quality control, and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience operating hi-los and overhead crane equipment in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Job Description
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM 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. AAM 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. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
General Production
Job Description Summary
This General Production position requires a strong understanding of the manufacturing process, including daily operations, material handling, quality control, and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience operating hi-los and overhead crane equipment in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Job Description
- Operating Hi-Lo equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety protocols and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Accurately weighing, counting, and recording materials using established scale methods.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of industrial vehicle operations and safety regulations.
- Contributing to a clean and organized work environment through the implementation of 5S principles.
- Using Plexus (or similar) systems for relevant tasks.
- Safely operating overhead cranes for material movement.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards within the production area.
- Managing inventory flow according to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working within the automotive industry.
- Comprehensive understanding of shipping operations.
- Strong knowledge of safe operating procedures for industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of quality standards and requirements within a manufacturing setting.
- Understanding of production processes and requirements.
- Familiarity with basic equipment maintenance requirements
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM 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. AAM 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. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
