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Job Posting Title

Molding Die Setter

Job Description Summary

Installs tooling, adapters, pickoffs, and other automation in molding presses. Sets press timing, fill and ejection rates to meet process specification. Makes adjustments as needed to produce quality parts to customer specification.

Job Description

Follows safe operating procedures.
Maintain 5S standards.
Performs TPM activities as required.
Reviews and follows quality, process and operator instructions.
Perform quality checks as required and accurately records using Plexus or required method.
Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any non-conforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB)
Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns.
Insures operation runs at required production rate. Notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur.
Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or required method.
Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
Reviews press operation to assess if they are running properly.
Telephones mix room to request mix material for specified press.
Installs new setup following process instructions for different parts.
Ensures safety checks are completed.
Removes scrap and tailings from previous set up, and dispose of in correct scrap container.
Estimates run completion time.
Takes part to quality control for testing.
Removes, cleans and returns completed tools and adapters to tool crib.
Demagnetizes tools to prevent powder from sticking to them.
Adjusts presses during operation as needed.
Change hoppers when required.
Operates molding equipment as required, i.e. weekends/lunches/shortage of labor due to call-offs and excessive absenteeism.
Completes other tasks within this job classification as assigned.
Assist other employees as directed by the team leader and/or Supervisor

Required Skills and Education

Education:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience:

Know what it takes to have a safe workplace.
IATF-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Control Plansun
Lock-out Tag-out.
Problem Solving

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates ability to act with limited direction.
Strong listening and communication skills.
Required to obtain lift truck certification.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM 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, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, 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.

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

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