Weekend Night Shift - Casting Melter - J0051757

About the Role

As a Casting Melter associate at Astemo Rock Spring, Inc., you will play an important role in supporting the Casting department. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Leads, you will gain hands-on experience and receive comprehensive training in operating and maintaining casting melt process and equipment. This position offers an opportunity to develop a strong foundation of technical skills and gain an understanding of casting processes under the guidance of experienced supervisors, leads & associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Leads & Supervisors in operating/maintaining casting melt process/equipment and following established procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Learn to monitor the casting process, inspect for quality, and detect any defects or variations, reporting any concerns to the Leads & Supervisors.
• Support routine maintenance activities on the melting pots, GFN's/equipment, such as cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Leads & Supervisors to troubleshoot melting pots, GFN's/equipment issues and implement basic corrective actions, escalating more complex issues as necessary.
• Assist in the setup and changeover of melting pots or equipment, working under the guidance of the Leads, Supervisors & support Teams.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area, prioritizing safety always.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing suggestions for process enhancement, drawing upon your growing knowledge and insights.
• Participate in training sessions provided to enhance technical skills and expand knowledge in the casting field.
• Follow or fill out all appropriate check/PM documents as needed.
• Confirm equipment before every operation.
• Follow all Hyster, Astemo Rock Spring rules.

Safety & Environmental

• Adhere to safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations to foster a safe work environment for all team members.
• Support environmental initiatives and comply with relevant environmental regulations and standards.

Quality

• Collaborate with the Casting Teams, Leads & Supervisors to follow quality control processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to established quality standards.
• Notify the Team members, Leads, & Supervisors of any quality-related concerns or potential improvements observed during repair/prep/production.

Delivery

• Coordinate with the Casting Leads & Supervisors to ensure timely completion of casting tasks, supporting efficient production flow.

Productivity

• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the Casting process, collaborating with the Leads & Supervisors to improve output measures that increase efficiency and optimize quality product.

Reporting

• Provide regular updates to the Casting Lead or Supervisor on work progress, die performance, and observations made during operations/repair/prepping.
• Collaborate with the Casting Support teams Leads & Supervisors to gather and analyze relevant data for reporting and improving purposes.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated interest in melting/furnace/transfer pot and technical career path, showing eagerness to learn and grow in the field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts, enabling comprehension of gravity die castings operation and troubleshooting or identify any potential equipment issues.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly, adapting to changing responsibilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the team and support the overall objectives.
• Ability to transfer/treat aluminum with supplied tools in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to be a team player and help the team achieve daily targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of casting processes is advantageous, although not required.
• Relevant coursework or certifications in casting or a related field are a plus, demonstrating a foundational understanding of casting principles.
• Ability to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing priorities.

Key Metrics

• Adherence to quality standards and production targets, as guided by the Leads and Supervisors.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand 8 hrs; to use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, talk and/or hear; and withstand heated area.
• Requires repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.