2nd shift - Machining Technical Support - Lead

Machining Technical Support - Lead

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 the Machining Maintenance Lead at Astemo Rock Spring, Inc., you will play a crucial role in leading and coordinating the maintenance team within the Machining department. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure the reliability and optimal performance of our machining equipment. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities will help drive the success of our machining operations.

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their daily maintenance activities within the Machining department.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work orders to maintenance technicians, ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks in coordination with production requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement maintenance strategies, programs, and best practices to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve machining processes, tooling, and equipment effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions, utilizing your technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols during all maintenance activities, fostering a safe work environment within the Machining department.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and spare parts inventory, ensuring comprehensive recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to analyze and optimize machining operations, reducing cycle times, increasing yield, and improving quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machining performance, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance teams to ensure that machining processes meet established quality standards.
• Participate in capital equipment projects, providing input on maintenance requirements and equipment reliability.
• Stay up to date with new technologies, best practices, and industry trends in machining maintenance through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

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:

• Champion a strong safety culture, enforcing adherence to safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations always.
• Support environmental initiatives and work towards minimizing the environmental impact of machining processes.

Quality:

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance teams to ensure that machining processes meet established quality standards.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to quality control procedures and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machining quality performance.

Delivery :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery of machined components.
• Analyze and optimize machining operations to support production targets and delivery schedules.

Productivity:

• Develop and implement measures to increase efficiency, productivity, and throughput in machining operations.
• Continuously monitor and identify opportunities for improvement in resource utilization.

Reporting:

• Provide regular updates to the Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance activities, equipment performance, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes,…