AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

Contributor Assembly Operator

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing  •  Newton, NC (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Posting Title

Contributor Assembly OperatorWork in a team environment to assemble components, evaluates automotive parts to meet customers' quality standards and delivery schedules

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform specific procedures on equipment to ensure safety in cell/line/dept./plant
  • Act to meet Cell, Department and Plant goals
  • Participate to define 5S/TPM activities
  • Perform 5S/TPM Audits -if applicable
  • Perform changeover and set up reductions-if applicable
  • Perform error proofing, generate ideas and aid development-if applicable
  • Identify methods to enhance and share team knowledge
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Promote a teamwork environment
  • Support team (active and constructive role)
  • Understand dept. responsibilities and roles
  • Works from standardized work instructions and control plans
  • May rotate stations and lines
  • Understand and support Lock out/Tag out principles
  • Perform daily safety audits-if applicable
  • Report safety issues
  • Wear personal protective equipment
  • Understand and utilize all Cell/Station Quality documentation
  • Calibrate and Master gages and understand gaging qualification requirement
  • Verify and document error proofing per schedule
  • Report Quality issues promptly and assist in clean point creation
  • Keep station and fixtures/tools clean and organized at all time
  • Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager

Required Skills and Education

HS diploma/ GED

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


Dauch 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. Dauch 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

About AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. Follow us at @DauchCorp or learn more at Dauch.com.

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Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
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