What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd shift - Gatecut Operator - J0051155 position at Astemo Ltd.?
Description
Job Description
Title
Gate Cut Operator
Department
Casting
Type
Full-Time
Other
Casting Manager
Reports To
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 located 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
Safety & Environmental
Job Description
Title
Gate Cut Operator
Department
Casting
Type
Full-Time
Other
Casting Manager
Reports To
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 located 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
- Perform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles:
- Operation of gate cut equipment for multiple production lines; maintaining equipment check sheets, and maintain C.O.P. in work area
- After initial training, associate will be cross trained in more than one step of the process
- Use tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee
- Physical effort moving lightweight materials
- Know and maintain production quantities & quality
- Check quality of products and parts to be used for production
- Other tasks as assigned
Safety & Environmental
- Promotes a safety first attitude and provides safe work environment by obtaining knowledge and then following all required OSHA regulations which may or may not include: Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, Crane, Powered Lifts, Machine Guarding, Chemicals, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, Incident reporting, Respirator, Hearing conservation, Confined Spaces, and others
- Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that equipment maintenance within the Casting department meets quality standards, maintaining product integrity.
- Follow quality control processes and procedures to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks within the Casting department, ensuring the smooth flow of production.
- Coordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities, contributing to on-time delivery of cast parts
- Identify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process, collaborating with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures that increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
- Strive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics, taking proactive steps to enhance equipment performance
- Provide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics within the Casting department.
- Collaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment
- Able and willing to follow work instructions
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, able to build friendly work relationships
- Familiar with manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in safety regulations, quality control processes specific to the Casting department.
- 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, working towards achieving key performance targets.
- 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; talk and/or hear; and withstand heated area.
- Requires repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.