2nd shift - Casting Production Technician

Astemo Indiana•Rock Spring, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are in Rock Spring, GA, and operate on 3 shifts with 400 employees. We have three main manufacturing departments, Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly. We are part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide. This role involves performing operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles, including operations on NDK equipment for multiple production lines, maintaining equipment check sheets, and maintaining C.O.P. in the work area. After initial training, associates will be cross-trained in more than one step of the process. The position requires the use of various tools and the ability to move lightweight materials, while knowing and maintaining production quantities and quality. The employee will also check the quality of products and parts for production and perform other assigned tasks. The role emphasizes working towards overall company goals including OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities and responsibilities.
Proficiency in safety regulations.
Proficiency in quality control processes specific to the Casting department.
Able to Operate casting lines.
Able to Complete melt process on 4 pots.
Able to Run Furnace Operation.
Able to Drive Transfer pot Operation.
Regularly required to stand 8 hrs.
Use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
Walk; reach with hands and arms.
Talk and/or hear.
Withstand heated area.
Repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 15 pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Able and willing to follow work instructions.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills, able to build friendly work relationships.
Familiar with manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform one or more operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles.
Operate NDK equipment for multiple production lines.
Maintain equipment check sheets and C.O.P. in the work area.
Cross-train in more than one step of the process after initial training.
Use tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee.
Move lightweight materials.
Know and maintain production quantities & quality.
Check quality of products and parts to be used for production.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Promote a safety first attitude and provide a safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and following all required OSHA regulations.
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure equipment maintenance meets quality standards.
Follow quality control processes and procedures.
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
Coordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities.
Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures.
Strive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics.
Provide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics.
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes.
Monitor key performance metrics related to casting processes, including equipment uptime, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
Analyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement and drive performance optimization.