Die Setter

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Ridgway, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a knowledgeable and experienced Die Setter, familiar with various types and sizes of presses? Do you want to join the fastest growing powdered metal plant in the area? If this sounds like you, AAM-Ridgway is looking for you! We currently have an opening for 2nd shift. We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, commitment to technological advances in manufacturing, and a clean and safe work environment. We prioritize safety, quality and productivity with a strong focus on a safe environment. Our success is driven by your success, AAM-Ridgway maintains an environment where associates can openly provide suggestions and ideas to improve the process and participate in the solutions that make us better. If you want to join a team that is experiencing significant growth, increased stability, and a drive the manufacturing process to the future, join AAM-Ridgway. Job Description: Understands and supports AAM's safety programs. Provides support to manufacturing by participating in problem solving and continuous improvement projects to improve quality and reduce scrap. May initiate quality alerts to communicate changes in control plans, process instructions, or acceptance standards. Functional understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) Coordinates prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities, and ensures customer requirements are secure. Processes FMEA, in conjunction with the Engineering Control Plans/Reaction Plans, Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work, and JSA’s to ensure quality. Monitors on-going product quality and processing by maintaining daily contact with manufacturing. Thorough understanding of the following: Press functions (set up, operation, maintenance, etc.). Mix changes, cleaning, cut ups and weight adjustments. Internal/external customer Start up, shut down, monitors and adjusts delube process according to Control Plan. Provides support and training to facilitate a safe manufacturing environment. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Understands and supports AAM's safety programs.
Provides support to manufacturing by participating in problem solving and continuous improvement projects to improve quality and reduce scrap.
May initiate quality alerts to communicate changes in control plans, process instructions, or acceptance standards.
Functional understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Coordinates prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities, and ensures customer requirements are secure.
Processes FMEA, in conjunction with the Engineering Control Plans/Reaction Plans, Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work, and JSA’s to ensure quality.
Monitors on-going product quality and processing by maintaining daily contact with manufacturing.
Thorough understanding of the following: Press functions (set up, operation, maintenance, etc.).
Mix changes, cleaning, cut ups and weight adjustments.
Internal/external customer Start up, shut down, monitors and adjusts delube process according to Control Plan.
Provides support and training to facilitate a safe manufacturing environment.
Other duties as assigned