Heavy Press Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing
Royal Oak, MI

Job Posting Title

Heavy Press Operator

Job Description Summary

Dauch's Royal Oak Manufacturing Facility is seeking candidates for our Heavy Press Operator training program. This 33-month program offers comprehensive training, combining hands-on experience working with our highly-skilled heavy press operators and foundational manufacturing coursework at Macomb Community College. Candidates will take classes while working full-time on the manufacturing floor. Tuition and class time are fully covered.


Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed as a fully-titled Heavy Press Operator at our Royal Oak manufacturing facility.


While not required, prior experience in forging, metal forming processes, machine repair/maintenance, or cold heading is preferred. Candidates must be able to manage a fast paced schedule that includes full-time plant floor work and classes at Macomb Community College.

Job Description:

As a Heavy Press Operator trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience in various aspects of heavy press operation. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing quality inspections of manufactured parts.

  • Changing and adjusting tools within the machine for quality improvements or production changeovers.

  • Using hand tools and pneumatic tools for machine operation and maintenance tasks.

  • Completing machine maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Reading and interpreting blueprints to understand part specifications and adjusting machine setup as necessary.

  • Occasionally operating an overhead crane for heavy tooling changeover.

  • Completing additional tasks as required to support manufacturing operations.

Required Skills and Education

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally as a press operator.

  • Availability to work rotating first and second shift.

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 [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Posted 2026-05-06

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