2nd shift - Gatecut Operator

Company Name: ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC. Job Family: Manufacturing & Operations Job 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 : 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 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: 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 Quality : 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. Delivery : 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 Productivity : 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 Reporting: 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. Preferred Skills: 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 Minimum Experienced Preferred: 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. Key Metrics Responsibility: 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. 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; 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. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to when applying for the position.