Weekend Night Shift - Casting Melter

Job Description

Title:

Casting Melter

Department:

Casting

Type:

Full-Time

Other:

Casting Manager

Reports to:

Production Technician/ Casting Supervisor

Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

Per Wage Scale

Direct reports

N/A

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

Tasks and Responsibilities
:

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.

• 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 detecting 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 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.

When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

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…