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Contributor Assembly Operator

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Newton
Jul 16, 2026
Job Posting Title Contributor Assembly Operator Job Description Summary Work in a team environment to assemble components, evaluates automotive parts to meet customers' quality standards and delivery schedules Job Description: 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.