Advanced Automation Operator
- Location
- Newton, NC
- Listed
- 2 days ago
About the role
Job Posting Title
Job Description Summary
The Advanced Automation Operator at American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing systems and robotic cells to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of industrial automation, safety protocols, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Responsibilities - Can perform all Assembly Operator responsibilities, plus
Perform to meet Plant, Department and Assembly Line targets -Practice to produce 100% quality parts
Perform autonomous maintenance tasks within automated assembly line cells:
- Perform all changeover activities within automated assembly line cells
- Perform error proofing at automated assembly line cells
- Perform GR&R's on automated assembly cells
- Perform mastering processes within automated assembly line cells
- Actively communicate with other operations team members about station and line status
- Effectively communicate error messages from an HMI or Robot controller to Manufacturing Engineering or Maintenance
- Effectively recover assembly line automation technologies after a line or station stop event (including six axis robots)
- Comfortably use a six-axis robotic pendant for basic recovery (training will be provided for this task)
- Being attentive to make sure all equipment is in safe working recovery positions prior to recovery and restarting a process
- Ability to practice product audits (including performing Drag Torque checks, Pinion Position checks, Back Lash checks and Gear Pattern verifications)
- Understanding and using line performance tools such as the jumbo screen to determine faults, errors, and proper corrective actions to improve operational efficiencies
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment by practicing all LOTO and other EHS related safe practices for highly automated equipment
Required Skills and Education
- Intermediate knowledge of how to use problem solving tools to achieve desired outcomes
- Strong interpersonal and organization skills
- Intermediate Computer skills/knowledge and basic automotive terminology
- Intermediate knowledge of HMI - station controls panels
- Basic knowledge of how to work in databases & basic knowledge of six axis robotics
- Ability to perform offsets - Backlash, pinion positioning and drag torque patterns
- Physical and Good motor skills, hand dexterity, ability to stand for long periods, walk, stoop, kneel and move/push +40 lbs. and good or corrected vision and hearing
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Must have good attendance and no written disciplinary notices.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
From AAM Power's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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