3rd shift - Gatecut Operator - J0051530

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. We are located in Rock Spring, GA, operate on 3 shifts, and employ 400 people across Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly departments. We are part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

About the role

Perform one or more operations in the manufacturing of aluminum knuckles for automobiles, including:

• Operation of gate cut equipment for multiple production lines
• Maintaining equipment check sheets and C.O.P. in work area
• Cross-training in multiple process steps after initial training
• Using tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan, and squeegee
• Moving lightweight materials
• Monitoring production quantities and quality
• Checking quality of products and parts for production
• Other tasks as assigned

Work toward meeting company goals including OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, ethical and legal compliance, customer quality, production to plan, and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

Safety & Environmental

• Promote a safety-first attitude and maintain a safe work environment by following all required OSHA regulations, which may include: Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, Crane, Powered Lifts, Machine Guarding, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Respirator, Hearing conservation, and Confined Spaces

Quality

• Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure equipment maintenance meets quality standards and maintains 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, ensuring smooth production flow
• Coordinate production schedules to minimize disruption and contribute to on-time delivery of cast parts

Productivity

• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process and collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to implement efficiency measures
• Strive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics and enhance equipment performance

Reporting

• 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 accurate and relevant reporting

Key Metrics

• 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

Requirements

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

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 and ability to build friendly work relationships
• Familiarity with manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand for 8 hours
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and/or hear
• Withstand heated areas
• Repetitive lifting of weights up to 15 pounds (over 700 times per shift)
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds