Forge Setup
Role Overview
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements at all times
• Meet established production targets and quality goals
• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and provide feedback to the manufacturing team to maintain process consistency
• Set up machines, including fixturing, tooling, program loading, and troubleshooting activities
• Set up modules using operator interfaces and robot pendant controllers to ensure proper equipment operation and part handling
• Verify pick-and-place functions and process settings to maintain production quality
• Assist Forge Technicians with lubrication spray systems and related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on equipment according to established schedules
• Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and within established process parameters throughout the shift
• Verify machine efficiencies, quality standards, and scrap reduction objectives are achieved
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance quality, productivity, and labor efficiency
• Perform production duties as needed to support call-offs, breaks, absenteeism, and production requirements
• Assist with material handling activities and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Support and perform the duties of Forge Line Technician, Finisher, and White Light Inspector positions as required
• Locate, understand, and follow all applicable Work Instructions (WI)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the assigned module or production area
• Assist with training and development of employees to support operational growth and workforce development
• Perform SPC checks, quality inspections, and product verification activities as required
• Utilize gauges, measuring devices, and inspection equipment to verify product conformance
• Maintain workplace organization and compliance with 5S standards
• Meet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis
• Other duties as assigned
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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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About Dauch Corporation
Driveline and metal forming supplier for the automotive industry.
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