Set Up & Operate Machines - Forge

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Gallipolis, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Set Up and Operate Machines - Forge

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Genie Boom
• Necessary eye and muscular coordination to perform job.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of LEAN tools.
• Knowledge of basic problem-solving tools such as Root Cause and 5-why.
• Skills in operating office equipment, such as person computer, calculator, and copier.
• Ability to communicate with employees and business contacts in a group or individual setting.
• Ability to prioritize duties and good time-management skills.
• Ability to work directly with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to read and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health, safety and environmental practices and preventative measures.
• Follow rules and procedures as required.
• Responsible for the operation of machines, presses, hand grinders and/or other types of equipment used to produce powdered metal products.
• Visually inspect parts for rust, dimensional conformance, etc.
• As required, set-up equipment for processing parts
• As required, adjust assigned equipment for processing parts.
• As required, monitor safety and conduct quality checks, i.e. dimensional features, surface finished, flatness, flash, etc.
• Perform autonomous maintenance.
• Follow instructions on standard work in regard to operation of machines, presses etc.
• Complete operator paperwork, GQS, on each shift.
• Complete changeovers as required to perform job.
• Load equipment, presses, etc.
• Drive Genie Boom in a safe manner as required.
• Charge Genie Boom truck batteries as required on electric fork truck.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement and perform them as scheduled.
• Participate in training as required.
• Clean during and end of shift as required to include picking up lose parts.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Complete records and forms as required and instructional documents. Perform duties at all times in a safe and efficient manner and report problems, irregularities and suggested corrective action immediately to supervisor.
• All other associated forge operator duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED