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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

CNC Setup Technician

Job Description Summary

You will have access to some of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated team members in the industry to help guide you to your success. You will be a part of a combined crew to work together in continuous improvement of tool performance, support production with adequate tooling and troubleshooting operational issues.

Job Description

• 1 to 3 years of experience in high volume precision machining environment
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and thorough knowledge of lathe tooling/programming
• Recognize tool paths by interpreting the program (G and M codes)
• Experience with making tool path offsets
• Machine set-ups and change-overs
• Ability to train associates on machining standards
• Troubleshoot daily production problems through root cause analysis techniques as they occur
• Develop machining processes for new products
• Coordinate engineering changes
• Participate in continuous improvement processes
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards
• Adhere to Corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to work side by side with outside vendors in an effort to reduce production and tooling costs.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• GED or High school diploma required

Machining processes:

• Hard Turning
• Green Turning
• Milling
• Broaching
• Part Finishing (Honing)

Not Required - Desirable:

• Programming using and G & M codes
• Knowledge to manipulate robot positions through programming
• Knowledge of metric system
• PLC experience
• Knowledge of Nachi robot controls

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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