2nd shift - Machining Technical Support

About the Role

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc., established in 2000, supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. Located in Rock Spring, GA, we operate on three shifts with 400 employees across Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly departments. As part of Astemo, Inc., we are a global company with 90,000 employees worldwide.

This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and focuses on maintaining and ensuring the reliability of machining equipment to support efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance activities on machining equipment, following established schedules and procedures to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubrication, and calibration, to maintain equipment reliability and extend machine life.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, utilizing technical expertise to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, performing repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols during all maintenance activities, promoting a safe work environment within the Machining department.
• Complete maintenance documentation, including work orders, equipment records, and repair logs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Coordinate equipment setup and changeovers, working closely with production teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, providing suggestions for process enhancements and participating in projects to optimize equipment performance.
• Stay updated on new technologies, best practices, and industry trends in machining maintenance through continuous learning and professional development.
• Support company goals, including OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, ethical and legal compliance, customer quality, production to plan, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure machining processes meet established quality standards and monitor equipment performance for quality-related concerns.
• Work with production teams to ensure smooth operation and on-time delivery of machined components, providing timely responses to maintenance requests.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within machining processes and equipment maintenance, implementing measures to increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
• Provide regular updates to the Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance activities, equipment performance, and improvements implemented.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in equipment maintenance or a related field, demonstrating familiarity with maintenance practices and troubleshooting techniques within a machining environment.
• Basic understanding of machining processes and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills, enabling efficient equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment issues within a machining environment.
• Knowledge of machining equipment, tools, and technologies.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow maintenance procedures precisely.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the team.

Key Metrics

• Equipment uptime
• Mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Equipment reliability

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods.
• Performing physically demanding tasks and occasionally lifting heavy objects.