What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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ElectricianJob Description Summary
The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment that support manufacturing operations. This role ensures production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of automated and industrial machinery. The Electrician diagnoses electrical and control system issues, interprets technical documentation, and utilizes PLC troubleshooting skills to restore equipment to optimal performance. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork while complying with all company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.Job Description:
Electrician
As an Electrician, you will support production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to robots, CNC lathes, mills, conveyors, induction heating systems, and forging presses.
- Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues using PLC troubleshooting techniques and effective repair methods.
- Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation to complete repairs and installations.
- Conduct preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance inspections to minimize equipment downtime.
- Safely operate and utilize electrical tools and testing equipment, including hand tools, conduit benders, megger insulation testers, and voltage/amperage measuring devices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established procedures and company standards.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as all MIOSHA and Dauch safety policies and procedures.
Compensation:
The starting wage for this position is $38.23 per hour, plus a shift premium for off-shift assignments:
- 2nd Shift: $0.75 per hour
- 3rd Shift: $0.75 per hour
Required Skills and Education
- Experience with relay logic, motors, motor starters and control circuits for AC & DC Motors.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team or independently with little supervision.
- Shift flexibility is essential. Preferred
Preferred:
- PLC experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc
- Journeyman's Card (Electrician)
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.
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.
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