What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Support, Gage Calibration, 2nd Shift position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Quality Support, Gage Calibration, 2nd ShiftJob Description Summary
Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and assembly operations in the areas of measurement, calibration, inspection, repair, and gage management. The Calibration Technician is responsible for maintaining measurement traceability, completing scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, supporting measurement system analysis activities, troubleshooting measurement-related issues, and maintaining accurate records within the gage management system.Job Description:
- Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and minor repair of dimensional, mechanical, torque, electrical, pressure, temperature, mass/scales, and other measurement equipment within demonstrated competency.
- Complete calibrations in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer specifications, applicable standards/masters, and established acceptance criteria.
- Troubleshoot & problem solve gage measurement issues. Resolve gage and measurement-system issues affecting manufacturing and assembly operations.
- Learn and support assembly-line measuring station operation and adjustment, including nut runners, press stations, scales, and other inline measurement systems.
- Maintain all required repair and calibration records (Gage Management System)
- Receive and inspect repaired gages from outside sources.
- Assist manufacturing and assembly associates with gage set-up.
- Participate in MSA studies (Gage R & R, SPC).
- Maintain standard/master gage calibration equipment.
- Assist in the training of assembly and manufacturing associates in proper use and maintenance of gages.
- Prepare detailed reports for management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Calibration Leader within the scope of the position.
- Update and maintain the gage management system.
- Complete gage audits.
- Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager
Required Skills and Education
6 months - 1 year of Automotive manufacturing experience. Two-year technical training in calibration, metrology, gage repair, precision measurement, quality inspection, or a related technical field is preferred. Associates Degree in a technical field is preferred. Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 certifications.
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.