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The Forge Technician performs machine and tooling adjustments, quality inspections, equipment setup activities, and process monitoring to ensure products meet customer specifications. Utilizes process documentation, quality systems, and production controls to maintain efficient operations while supporting workplace safety, continuous improvement, and overall manufacturing performance. Performs the responsibilities detailed below for the assigned production area.Job Description:\nFollow all environmental, health, and safety requirements at all times\nMeet established production targets and quality goals\nDemonstrate understanding and compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and equipment safety procedures\nPerform equipment startup and shutdown activities according to established procedures\nComplete and maintain production and quality documentation, including Alerts, CARs, Requests for Change, Travelers, and OK-to-Run verification records\nEnter inspection, production, and quality data into the Plex system\nAdjust machine settings, process parameters, and part sizes to maintain product quality\nInspect parts according to Process Sheets, quality requirements, and Reaction Plans\nFollow Process Sheets, Reaction Plans, and standardized procedures to maintain process control\nIdentify, document, and process non-conforming material using established NCM procedures\nChange tooling, punches, dies, robot fingers, and end-of-arm tooling as required\nPerform basic preventive maintenance activities and equipment servicing\nMonitor, adjust, and maintain lubrication systems and lube sprayers to ensure proper operation\nSet up modules using operator interfaces and robot pendant controllers to ensure proper part handling and production quality\nFollow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and proper labeling procedures\nLocate, understand, and follow all applicable Work Instructions (WI)\nSupport process control, troubleshooting, and problem-solving activities to maintain efficient production\nPerform quality inspections, SPC checks, and product verification activities as required\nMaintain workplace organization and compliance with 5S standards\nSupport continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and scrap reduction\nMeet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis\nOther duties as assigned\nRequired Skills and Education\nHigh school diploma or General Education Degree Required\nRequires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations\nAbout Dauch:\nDauch 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.\nDauch 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 . 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