2nd shift - Casting Production Technician

Company

ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC. (a division of Astemo, Inc.)

Title:

Casting Production Technician
Department:
Casting
Type:
Full‑time

Reports to:

Casting Supervisor

• Operate NDK equipment on multiple production lines and maintain equipment check sheets.
• Cross‑train in multiple steps of the casting process after initial training.
• Use hand tools (file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan, squeegee) to support production.
• Monitor and maintain production quantities and quality; perform quality checks on parts used in production.
• Follow OSHA, ISO 14001, and company compliance standards; promote a safety‑first attitude.
• Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and QA teams to meet quality and production plans, including equipment maintenance and priority scheduling.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements; track key metrics such as equipment uptime and OEE.
• Provide daily progress updates and collaborate on data analysis for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate production schedules to minimize disruption and support on‑time delivery of cast parts.

• Monitor equipment uptime, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and other casting performance indicators.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and drive performance optimization.

• High school diploma or equivalent; high school completion preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow work instructions.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in safety regulations and quality control specific to the Casting department.
• Experience operating casting lines, completing the melt process on four pots, running furnace operations, and driving transfer pot operations (preferred).

Regularly required to stand for 8 hours, use hands and fingers, handle tools, walk, reach, and talk/hear. Must lift repetitive weights up to 15 lbs (often >700 each shift) and occasionally up to 40 lbs.

ASTEMO is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin. The company encourages applicants with reasonable accommodation needs to submit requests.