production operator

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Job Posting Title

Production Operator

Job Description Summary

American Axle & Manufacturing has immediate & exceptional opportunities for Production Operators at our Three Rivers, MI facility (Located approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes from Detroit). This opportunity will provide the candidate hands-on, day-to-day technical interaction within automotive manufacturing. AAM associates enjoy an attractive benefit package including health care, profit sharing, retirement plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, disability protection and much more. Entry level pay rate for a Production Operator is $18.00/hour plus shift premium. Responsibilities include numerous duties related to the machining and assembling of automotive axle components and final assemblies. A Production Operator position can include repetitive lifting, twisting and bending, in a factory setting. Applicants are required to successfully complete a criminal and education background review and a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Job Description

Applicants are required to successfully complete a criminal and education background review and a pre-employment physical and drug screening. A successful candidate will:
o Be able to work any shift, and weekends when necessary
o Be highly motivated and have an interest in manufacturing
o Have a history of safe work practices
o Be a team player, who is flexible and easily adapts to change
o Job Type: Full-time
o Required education: High school or equivalent
o 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.

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

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 AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.