Heat Treat Operator

Astemo Indiana•Rock Spring, GA

About The Position

Job Description Title: Heat Treat Operator Department: Casting Type: Full-Time Other: Casting Manager Reports to: Casting Supervisor Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: Per Wage Scale Direct reports N/A Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are located 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 . Tasks and Responsibilities : Perform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles: Operation of Heat Treat equipment for multiple production lines; maintaining equipment check sheets, and maintain C.O.P. in work area After initial training, associate will be cross trained in more than one step of the process. Use tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee. Physical effort moving lightweight materials. Know and maintain production quantities & quality. Check quality of products and parts to be used for production. Other tasks as assigned. When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance Safety & Environmental: Promotes a safety-first attitude and provides safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and then following all required OSHA regulations which may or may not include: Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, Crane, Powered Lifts, Machine Guarding, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Respirator, Hearing conservation, Confined Spaces, and others Quality : Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that equipment maintenance within the Casting department meets quality standards, maintaining product integrity. Follow quality control processes and procedures to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications. Delivery : Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks within the Casting department, ensuring the smooth flow of production. Coordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities, contributing to on-time delivery of cast parts Productivity : Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process, collaborating with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures that increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization. Strive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics, taking proactive steps to enhance equipment performance Reporting: Provide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics within the Casting department. Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities and responsibilities
Proficiency in safety regulations, quality control processes specific to the Casting department

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 of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles
Operation of Heat Treat equipment for multiple production lines
maintaining equipment check sheets
maintain C.O.P. in work area
associate will be cross trained in more than one step of the process
Use tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee
Physical effort moving lightweight materials
Know and maintain production quantities & quality
Check quality of products and parts to be used for production
Other tasks as assigned
Promotes a safety-first attitude and provides safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and then following all required OSHA regulations
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that equipment maintenance within the Casting department meets quality standards, maintaining product integrity
Follow quality control processes and procedures to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks within the Casting department, ensuring the smooth flow of production
Coordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities, contributing to on-time delivery of cast parts
Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process, collaborating with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures that increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization
Strive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics, taking proactive steps to enhance equipment performance
Provide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics within the Casting department
Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance
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, working towards achieving key performance targets