At AAM, 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.  Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. 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.

Job Posting Title

Toolmaker -$40

Job Description Summary

Currently, AAM has for you to join our team at our facility located in Three Rivers,
Michigan as a Toolmaker on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Job Description

• Grinds carbide stick blades on CNC grinding equipment.
• Inspects and gages blades on optical gaging equipment to tolerances of +/- .0002”.
• Assemble/disassembles Triac and Spiron cutter heads for gear hobbing.
• Identifies and fulfills low inventories of cutting heads on the production floor as well as blade inventories in the cutter grind room.
• Grinds carbide round tools on Anca TG7 machines.
• Knowledge of blue print reading, GD&T, and CNC programming.
• Builds, inspects, repairs arbors for gear cutting, lapping and testing equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping of equipment.

Required Skills and Education

• Possess a certified journeyperson’s card or be able to provide documentation of a minimum of eight years of experience in the Tool Maker from previous or current employers on company letterhead.
• Available to work overtime and flexible schedule as the need arises within union facility agreement.
• Available to work any shift as the need arises.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical including drug testing.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) 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, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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 [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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