1st Shift Robot Technician
American Axle & ManufacturingAbout the role
Job Posting Title
1st Shift Robot TechnicianJob Description Summary
Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs. Supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.Job Description:
- 1st Shift Robot Technician
- Maintain and troubleshoot robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs.
- Modify robot programming as needed and monitor cycle times.
- Support equipment repairs, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Replace mechanical components including bearings and reducers.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Train and support operators and maintenance personnel.
- Identify and implement equipment and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and operational requirements.
- Provide off-shift support and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
High School Diploma or General Education Required
PLC programming and/or robotics experience preferred
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs
Work safely around industrial manufacturing equipment
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.
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