What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Summer Intern position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Manufacturing Summer InternJob Description Summary
Launch your engineering career with real-world experience. As a Manufacturing Summer Intern, you'll work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry professionals, and gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes that drive innovation and efficiency.Job Description:
* Support the First Shift Supervisor with daily floor activities including standup meetings, shift transitions, and tier-board updates
* Perform 5S audits and execute corrective actions on assigned lines
* Conduct time studies and cycle-time validations on CNC operations as directed
* Collect, enter, and clean operational data in Plex (production counts, scrap codes, downtime entries) under supervisor oversight
* Pull and organize scrap data for weekly Pareto reviews by part number and root cause
* Assist with visual management - updating boards, posting reaction plans at point of use, refreshing standard work documentation
* Support training record reconciliation against the operator skills matrix
* Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift (hi-lo) after completion of AAM internal training and OSHA-compliant certification
* Move material, stage tooling, and support line changeovers under operator/supervisor direction
* Observe and document workflow on assigned lines (OP20, 60s, 80s1, Shapers, EOL, Ring Gear) to support continuous improvement
* Attend and observe daily 6:30 AM and 1:50 PM tier meetings
Required Skills and Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (any major considered; engineering, business, supply chain, or manufacturing tech preferred)
- Minimum 18 years of age (federal labor law requirement for powered industrial truck operation)
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation; consistent attendance is non-negotiable
- Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency (sort, filter, basic formulas)
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment - heat, noise, oil mist, repetitive movement
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
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. 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. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.