Full-Time
Process Technician
Posted on 7/11/2025
Aludyne
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides lightweighting components for mobility
No salary listed
South Bend, IN, USA
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- Must be able to follow quality procedures and complete required documentation
- Have good mechanical ability and be familiar with the use of hand tools and basic knowledge of machinery operations
- Ability to read prints
- Must know how to use basic precision measuring tools such as micrometer, caliper, scale, and height gage
- Knowledge of industry products and processes
- Must be detail oriented and able to spot differences in finished goods
- Be a team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Basic computer skills; as well as, working knowledge of MS Office
- Basic math skills
- Ability to balance workload around changing priorities
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Communication skills – interpersonal/presentation/written for all levels of management and support staff
- Strong collaboration skills - conducive to a positive teamwork environment
- Initiative – self-starter, ability to work independently
- Detail Orientation – demonstrated record of precision and integrity
- Ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail
- Organized and dependable
- Customer focused
- 3+ years applicable experience or equivalent education and experience
- Must have experience with troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment issues
- Intermediate mechanical and/or electrical basic problem solving
- Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and common office equipment
- Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures
- Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgment
- Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations
- Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks
- Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- Daily Checks - Process/Other
- Support sample/PPAP runs
- Support Engineering in trials in regards to setup, data collection, tracking, and execution
- Daily Process Parameter Verification on Casting Machines
- Troubleshoot, track and correct shot problems with support as needed
- Focus Cell Improvement Tasks
- Troubleshoot x-ray void issues at castings and support casting to correct
- Evaluate castings for defects/coating issues and support/train operators to correct
- Identify water flows and direct correction of
- Identify and work with maintenance to correct machine issues
- Make Tubes (as a backup)
- Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor and management
- Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Blood borne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics
Aludyne provides lightweighting solutions and components for the mobility industry. It uses a vertically integrated global supply chain and deep expertise in lightweight materials to help customers reduce vehicle weight while preserving or improving performance. The company collaborates with customers across the design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain stages to deliver engineered components that solve complex mobility challenges. What sets Aludyne apart is its combination of a globally integrated footprint, specialized materials know-how, and a customer-focused, safe, team-based culture that emphasizes problem-solving and excellence. The company aims to help customers lower fuel consumption and emissions, improve efficiency, and achieve reliable, scalable weight-reduction outcomes in their mobility programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$75M
Headquarters
Southfield, Michigan
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Linamar's $300M acquisition of North American assets closed by November 2025.
- Eric Showalter appointed CEO on March 24, 2025, driving post-sale focus.
- Callista's Aludyne France acquisition streamlines global operations for core markets.
What critics are saying
- Strauss Borrelli sues over WARN Act violation, owes 341 Columbus workers millions.
- 15 WARN notices laid off 1,262 workers across GA, MI, TN since 2020.
- Asset sales to Linamar and Callista strip core manufacturing, trigger bankruptcy.
What makes Aludyne unique
- Aludyne specializes in lightweight aluminum castings for automotive knuckles and subframes.
- Proprietary light metal casting technology targets propulsion-agnostic chassis components.
- Precision machining expertise serves Tier 1 automotive and transportation suppliers.
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Aludyne (Georgia) WARN Act investigation. Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading class action law firm, is investigating Aludyne Inc ("Aludyne") regarding its recent potential mass layoff in Columbus, Georgia. The WARN Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect. As a result, we believe Aludyne employees may be entitled to 60 days of severance pay and benefits. What happened? On February 5, 2026, Aludyne notified the Georgia Office of Workforce Development of its decision to conduct a mass layoff at its facility in Columbus, Georgia. The federal law, known as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, requires covered employers to provide 60 days' prior written notice to employees, their representatives, and certain government parties in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing. We are investigating whether Aludyne failed to provide at least 60 days' notice before laying off 341 employees and, therefore, violated the WARN Act. About The WARN Act: The WARN Act is a federal law passed in 1988 by Congress that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide a 60-day notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. This notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for job loss, seek new employment, and pursue training or retraining opportunities. The WARN Act aims to reduce the impact of sudden job loss on workers and communities by ensuring they have sufficient time to transition. Generally, employees must receive a WARN Act notice if they are laid off or if their hours are cut by 50% or more in any six-month period because of a plant closing or mass layoff. It is possible that a temporary layoff may still violate the WARN Act if it ends up lasting longer than six months. Employers who do not follow the WARN Act rules, either by giving notice too late or providing unclear notices, may have to pay employees back pay and benefits for the time they were in violation. If you or someone you know were laid off from Aludyne Inc ("Aludyne") in Columbus, Georgia, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Please fill out the form below or contact us at 872.263.1100 or [email protected] About Aludyne: Aludyne, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, is a North American manufacturer of lightweight metal components, focused primarily on aluminum castings and related machining for the automotive and transportation sectors. If you or someone you know were laid off from Aludyne Inc ("Aludyne") in Columbus, Georgia: We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Please fill out the form below or contact us at 872.263.1100 or [email protected]. Contact Us Learn about your legal rights The WARN Act is a federal law passed in 1988 by Congress that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide a 60-day notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. This notice gives workers and their families time to prepare for job loss, seek new employment, and pursue training or retraining opportunities. The WARN Act aims to reduce the impact of sudden job loss on workers and communities by ensuring they have sufficient time to transition. Generally, employees must receive a WARN Act notice if they are laid off or if their hours are cut by 50% or more in any six-month period because of a plant closing or mass layoff. It is possible that a temporary layoff may still violate the WARN Act if it ends up lasting longer than six months. Employers who do not follow the WARN Act rules, either by giving notice too late or providing unclear notices, may have to pay employees back pay and benefits for the time they were in violation. February 11, 2026 Featured blog posts. October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024 December 1, 2024 October 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024 December 1, 2024 October 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 October 21, 2024 October 11, 2024 March 11, 2024
Linamar Corp., based in Guelph, Ontario, is expanding its U.S. manufacturing presence with a $300 million investment to acquire select North American assets of Aludyne Inc. This acquisition enhances Linamar's capabilities in aluminum casting, precision machining, and product design, complementing its existing structures and chassis business. The move aims to better support customers locally amid a dynamic global trade environment.
Linamar Corporation to acquire Aludyne's North American assets, further enhancing structural casting capabilities. October 09, 2025 17:00 ET | Source: Linamar Corporation GUELPH, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of Aludyne Incorporated's North American operations. Aludyne is a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in lightweight aluminum chassis and structural technologies. The transaction, valued at $300 million USD, significantly expands Linamar's manufacturing footprint across North America, notably in the United States. This acquisition is highly complementary to Linamar's existing Structures and Chassis business, adding advanced capabilities in aluminum casting, precision machining, and product design. Aludyne's portfolio includes knuckles, subframes, control arms, and axle housings, which aligns with Linamar's strategic focus on propulsion-agnostic structural components. Upon deal completion, these Aludyne North America facilities will be integrated into the Linamar Structures Group, part of the company's broader Mobility Segment. The addition of U.S.-based manufacturing assets is expected to further strengthen Linamar's ability to support customers locally, which is increasingly important in today's dynamic global trade environment. A diversified geographic footprint ensures resilience and flexibility in responding to evolving geopolitical and regulatory frameworks, while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. This transaction also supports Linamar's Canadian operations with new collaborative business opportunities for cast and machined products, reinforcing the company's commitment to its domestic manufacturing base. Linamar remains a strong and stable presence in Canada, with a long-standing history of innovation, investment, and partnership with key OEM customers. Linamar has successfully executed similar integrations in the past, and this acquisition follows a proven model. Working closely with our valued customer base, Linamar has developed a long-term, sustainable business plan that ensures continuity and growth. The highly qualified and capable Aludyne teams will be a valuable addition to Linamar's global workforce. The transaction is expected to be accretive soon after acquisition. Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair of Linamar, commented: "We are thrilled to welcome the Aludyne teams into the Linamar family. This acquisition enhances our leadership in propulsion-agnostic, lightweight aluminum casting and machining technologies. Aludyne's proprietary light metal casting technology offers great growth opportunity to our structural casting business and further strengthens our Mobility business." "This is another example of how Linamar's strong financial position, operational excellence, and history of successful integrations create new opportunities in the market. It also reinforces supply chain stability for our OEM customers. We look forward to completing the transaction and integrating Aludyne North America into our global Mobility operations." "This is a very exciting opportunity for the Aludyne North America team to join forces with a company as strong and respected as Linamar - one that deeply values its customers, shareholders, and employees. This combination positions the business for continued growth, innovation, and long-term success." The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close within 30 days. Linamar will fund the acquisition using available liquidity under its existing credit facilities and cash on hand. On the transaction, National Bank Capital Markets acted as the Financial Advisor to Linamar. Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. At the heart of Linamar is the technologies we deliver; casting, forging, metal forming, machining and assembly and fully engineered products. We serve a broad variety of industries, from our On and Off Highway Mobility business to our Agricultural and Access businesses to new areas of expansion in MedTech, Water, Power, Defense and Robotics. We proudly market our global, class leading products under the brands Linamar, Skyjack, MacDon, Salford, Bourgault and McLaren Engineering. Linamar has over 34,000 employees in 75 manufacturing locations, 17 R&D centers and 31 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $10.5 billion in 2024. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry-leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on our social media channels. To the extent any forward-looking statement in this press release constitutes "future-oriented financial information" or "financial outlooks" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, such information is being provided to demonstrate the anticipated results and the reader is cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose and the reader should not place undue reliance on such future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks. Future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks, as with forward-looking statements generally, are, without limitation, based on the assumptions and subject to risks. The Company's actual financial position and results of operations may differ materially from management's current expectations. Any future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks used herein is neither audited nor reviewed. Where possible, the information has been constructed by management from available audited or audit reviewed financial statements. Where no audited or audit reviewed information has been available, additional management accounting information has been utilized to construct the financial information. The targets set forth in the future-oriented financial information, and the related assumptions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. While Linamar believes there is a reasonable basis for these targets, such targets may not be met. Accordingly, do not place undue reliance on any future-oriented financial information or financial outlooks.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., - March 19, 2025 - Aludyne (the "Company"), a global lightweighting solutions and components supplier to the mobility industry, today announced the appointment of Eric Showalter as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective March 24, 2025.
Callista acquires Aludyne France.