2nd shift - Casting Production Technician - J0050922

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles:
• Operations on NDK equipment for multiple production lines;
• Maintaining equipment check sheets and maintaining C.O.P. in work area.
• After initial training, associates 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.

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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Minimum Experience & Preferred

• 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.