AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Maintenance Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27.19/hr - $34.87/hrAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Associate to perform maintenance tasks in a Forge Shop environment, focusing on mechanical systems and safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Follow Lockout/Tag-out procedures to ensure safety during maintenance tasks
Use various maintenance tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, grinders, welders, torches, and drill presses
Safely operate lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and man lifts
Monitor and maintain shop service equipment and fluid levels (e.g., air compressors, cooling systems, lubricants)
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning or broken machinery components
Inspect machine parts for defects like excessive wear or damage
Reassemble machinery after inspections, testing, or repairs
Conduct advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Perform metal fabrication tasks as needed
Assist with or lead other advanced maintenance tasks
Disassemble, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical equipment such as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in advanced maintenance techniques
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Basic math skills. (i.e. addition and subtraction, working with decimals in both inches and metrics)
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment
Strong level of planning and organizational abilities
High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems
Must show a willingness to demonstrate S4 principles in daily job duties
Preferred
Experience in mechanical systems
Strong understanding of safety protocols, particularly in a Forge Shop environment
Ability to read and interpret machine blueprints, schematics, and pneumatic diagrams
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical drives and systems
Familiarity with vertical stamping/forging presses, PLCs, die protection systems, tonnage monitors, and process monitoring equipment
Experience in repairing induction heating coils and heat-treating systems
Benefits
Monthly performance bonus
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
2017-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Dauch
CEO
Christopher May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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