Production Associate

Full job description:
The POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our associates drives creativity and innovation. As a member of #TeamAAM, 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.

Production Associate

• Second shift: 3:00p.m. – 11:00p.m.
• Third shift: 11:00p.m. – 7:00a.m.

• Operate and maintain production equipment and processes with safety as the highest priority.
• Follow safety, housekeeping 7‑S, quality, internal and external standards.
• Understand the importance of operations, productivity goals and proper machine operation.
• Use documented procedures:
  Standard Operating Procedures, Rework Instructions, Work Instructions, Preventive Maintenance Instructions, Inspection Instructions, Reaction Plans, Process Set‑up Instructions, and the Associate Handbook.
• Review and verify the quality of products at the assigned process and provide feedback to the Module Team Leader, Quality Specialists, etc.
• Rotate to appropriate operations when assigned by the Module Team Leader or Crew Manager.
• Facilitate communication between operations within the assigned Module, between modules, and between crews.
• Provide relief to other employees as required.
• Assist the Utility Specialist with changeovers and setups at required operations.
• Complete operation productivity and Pareto sheets, verifying total good pieces, total scrap pieces, and providing feedback on process and operation.

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• One (1) year experience in manufacturing operations (preferred).

American Axle & Manufacturing (NYSE: AXL) is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal‑forming technologies to support electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. With headquarters in Detroit and nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the unique voices of its diverse workforce.

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 any 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 those protected characteristics.

For the disabled job seeker, AAM offers reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please email  AAM is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer.