Skilled Trade Job Description

Overview:

We are AAM. We have the POWER to move the world.

At AAM, we are looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future! Innovators. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We’re growing and building our TEAM to be the best. Don’t Delay - Join Us!!!

American Axle Mfg here in Fort Wayne is currently hiring for multiple skilled trade positions! We are looking for reliable individuals who want to become apart of the future by joining #TeamAAM.

Responsibilities:

• ** **Support production operations for all maintenance requirements, including hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems as scheduled.

• Select materials and operate equipment to complete work including electrical hand tools and voltage or ampere measuring devices

• Troubleshoots

  and maintains all plant equipment through the application of sound troubleshooting techniques and superior repair methodology.

• Work from available drawings and equipment specifications and schematics.

• Perform preventive, predictive and routine inspections maintenance.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years work experience in a similar role ideally in production orientated environment, with emphasis on CNC machines and mechanical presses if preferred.
• Strong electrical & mechanical analytical problem-solving ability.
• Experiences in welding, sheet metal fabrication and pipe fitting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic blue prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot lube and grease systems.
• Experience in repair, rebuild or setup mechanical gear box assemblies, with relay logic, motors, motor starters and control circuits for AC & DC Motors.
• Reading and Interpreting PLC Ladder Diagrams and Control Circuit Applications.
• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Shift flexibility is preferred
• PLC experience with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc
• Flexibility to work an off shift
• HS Diploma/GED
• Journeyman preferred

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Murata, Fuji)
• CNC Grinder (Toyoda)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, ABB, Nachi)
• Manual Grinder
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Gantry Robot
• Conveyor Systems
• Hydraulic Shear / Shearing Machine
• Servo Motors

Salary info:

$23 - $30 / hr