Form Your Future

Join #TeamAAM Auburn Hills

At AAM, we’re looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We’re growing and building #TeamAAM to be the best. Are you ready to launch your career in manufacturing? Join us!

 

Step 1: Start the Conversation

If you have questions, contact Cassandra Graham at 248-340-2753 or Cassandra.Graham@aam.com

Step 2: Apply Online

Visit www.aam.com/careers

Step 3: Facility Tour + Meet & Greet

Visit AHMC to talk about your career interests, goals and potential career pathways. Take a guided tour of the facility to see exactly where you’ll be working, and meet with current AHMC associates.

Step 4: Launch Your Career

Begin your desired manufacturing career path at AHMC.

 

 

Career Growth

Starting a manufacturing career with AAM out of high school allows you to gain valuable and high-demand skills for a lifelong career, all while earning income from day one. The demand for skilled trades associates is expected to grow 19% by 2024. Despite this high demand, there is a vast shortage of people with these skills.

Thinking about pursuing a manufacturing career instead of a traditional four-year degree? Here is what you can expect to gain over the next four years:
Earn $150,000+ over a four-year period

AAM’s Auburn Hills Manufacturing Complex offers an average $47,500/year total compensation for an operator, including:

  • $35,000 base pay (increases with experience)
  • $10,000 annual benefits
  • $2,500 annual tuition assistance
Learn High Demand Skills
Build a long-term and reliable career full of opportunity and income growth. At AAM, you will learn high-demand skills in areas like Robotics, Programming, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Management and more. 
 

Myth vs. Reality

Are you looking for an innovative, exciting and interesting career that offers significant earning potential and long-term growth opportunities? Manufacturing may be for you! There are many common misconceptions about what a career in manufacturing means. In reality, the manufacturing industry is quickly growing, and there is a high demand for manufacturing specialists.

Myth: There is limited industry growth and income in manufacturing.

Reality:

  • Michigan leads the nation in manufacturing job growth with an increase of over 145,000 manufacturing jobs since 2009.
  • Recent data shows manufacturing workers earn an average annual compensation of $77,277.
  • There is an immediate shortage of talent in the field, and a 19% expected position growth for Machinists & Machine Operators by 2024.
  • Median income for Machinists & Machine Operators is 10% higher than other occupations in Michigan.
  • Over 2014-2016, there were 28,807 manufacturing skilled trades and technician positions posted in Michigan, but only 4,511 new individuals were trained and ready to take the jobs.

Myth:  Professional/skilled trade careers are a “Plan B” that offer no training or professional development opportunities.

Reality:

  • 68% of professional/skilled trades require training and education beyond high school.
  • AAM provides associates with tuition assistance to further education and training while you earn money.
  • Associates at AAM will build high-demand skills through formal secondary education, on-the-job training, and other employer provided learning opportunities.
  • AAM associates have opportunities to build skills in areas like: Robotics, Automated Materials Handling, CMM Operation & Programming, CNC Machining, Electrical Systems, Project Engineering, Project Management, Supervision and much more!

Myth: It is hard to advance your career beyond entry level positions in manufacturing.

Reality:

  • The manufacturing industry is rapidly advancing, meaning there are a wide variety of different growth pathways your career can take.
  • Manufacturing provides a fast track to a long-term career and many “earn while you learn” opportunities to build your skills and training.
  • In fact, many of AAM’s Metal Forming managers and leaders started their careers on the shop floor!

Source: Going PRO in Michigan, MiTalent.org

 

I Am AAM

The POWER of AAM starts with our people. Auburn Hills Manufacturing Complex (AHMC) is committed to recruiting and retaining the sharpest, most creative minds in the industry and providing them with a resource-rich environment that emPOWERs them to translate their ideas into game-changing reality. Read on to learn about what POWERs our AHMC associates.
David Ledbetter: Plant Manager
David Ledbetter
"I launched my career in the metal forming industry with AAM in 1995. I started as a project engineer, although I was not officially an engineer right away, as I did not have my degree yet. I committed to the company that I would pursue my post-high school education while working full-time, and in return, the company committed to pay for my education. First, I earned my associate’s degree in Tool Fixture & Die Design at Macomb Community College (MCC) and learned the details of design and roots of manufacturing engineering. Next, I transferred my associate’s degree to Lawrence Tech in Southfield, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology to further strengthen my skills. After that, I completed the last leg of my journey with an online master’s degree in Operations Management from Kettering University in Flint. I must admit, it wasn’t easy and it took me more than 12 years to complete my educational path, but I would not change a thing about the journey. As a result of this journey, I already have over 20 years of on-the-job experience, as well as my education fully paid for by AAM. Most of all, I am a respected Plant Manager within one of AAM’s fastest growing business units. I have the opportunity every day to empower my team to continue learning, growing and delivering outstanding quality work that we can truly be proud of. We are delivering POWER to move the world."
Dan Ames: Plant Supervisor
Dan Ames
"I was hired at AAM’s MSP Industries in the fall of 1994 as a Heavy Press Operator. In less than one year on the job, I was able to reach the top of my job classification due to the on-the-job training that was offered. The company focused intensely on education and training for all associates, and as a result everyone is very highly trained. I had the opportunity to earn certifications in several areas of manufacturing, just by participating in the “in shop” training that was regularly offered to the team to help us continue to build our skills and education. Over the years, I’ve also had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the manufacturing process by working in several different departments. After more than 20 years of working as an hourly associate, I decided to further advance my career and applied to several positions within AAM. I was given the opportunity to move to a new “up and coming” forge plant as a Plant Supervisor, and took the leap. Currently, I am the Plant Supervisor at Auburn Hills Manufacturing Complex where I have the pleasure of continuing my career  doing something I love. I am a modern day blacksmith and I have the opportunity to pass on this specialized skill set to the next generation."
 

About AHMC

Auburn Hills Manufacturing Complex (AHMC) is part of AAM’s Metal Forming Business Unit. There are two manufacturing facilities on the campus that utilize state-of-the-art forging presses coupled with world-class tool and die manufacturing and high-volume production machining equipment. AHMC produces transmission gears, ring gears, various axle shaft components and more.

Fast Facts:

  • 200+ associates
  • 152,000 square foot complex
  • Nearly $30 million invested since 2016
  • 5 million forgings per year at current capacity
  • Certifications: HM BiQS Level 5, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949
Auburn Hills
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING

One Dauch Drive
Detroit, MI 48211-1198