3rd shift - Casting Maintenance Technician

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. The company is located in Rock Spring, GA, operates on 3 shifts with 400 employees, and has three main manufacturing departments: Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly. It is part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

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 maintain C.O.P. in 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; Physical effort moving lightweight materials; Know and maintain production quantities and quality; Check quality of products and parts to be used for production; Promote a safety first attitude and follow 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 and ensure smooth production flow; Coordinate production schedules to minimize disruption; Identify productivity improvement opportunities within the casting process; Provide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets and key performance metrics; Monitor key performance metrics including equipment uptime and overall equipment efficiency (OEE); Analyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement; Other tasks as assigned

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; Able to operate casting lines; Able to complete melt process on 4 pots; Able to run furnace operation; Able to drive transfer pot operation; Requires repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds; 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

Nice to have

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