What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shear Operator position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
Job Posting Title
Shear OperatorJob Description Summary
Running and maintaining shears and saws in production environment.Job Description:
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Operates hydraulic or power shears/saws to cut materials to precise dimensions.
- Setup and Calibration: Sets up machine stops, gauges, and blades, adjusting the rake (angle) and pressure for optimal cuts.
- Material Handling: Lifts, positions, and aligns materials (metal plates, sheets, bars) manually or using overhead cranes.
- Quality Inspection: Inspects finished workpieces for accuracy, checking for compliance with blueprints or work orders.
- Maintenance & Safety: Performs routine maintenance (e.g., lubricating, sharpening blades) and adheres to safety regulations, including wearing protective gear
Required Skills and Education
Attention to detail.
Mechanical aptitude.
High speed productivity.
Safety consciousness.
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.