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Astemo Ltd. · 23 hours ago

Casting Melter - J0049072

Astemo Ltd. is a manufacturing company that supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru. The Casting Melter role involves supporting the casting department by operating and maintaining casting melt processes and equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while gaining hands-on experience and training in casting processes.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
Coordinate with the Casting Leads & Supervisors - to ensure timely completion of casting tasks, supporting efficient production flow
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
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

Qualification

Casting processesMelting equipment operationMechanical conceptsQuality control processesEffective communicationTeamwork skillsAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing priorities
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
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
Coordinate with the Casting Leads & Supervisors - to ensure timely completion of casting tasks, supporting efficient production flow
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
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
Follow or fill out all appropriate check / PM documents as needed
Confirm equipment before every operation
Follow all Hyster, Astemo Rock Spring rules
Participate in training sessions provided to enhance technical skills and expand knowledge in the casting field

Preferred

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 targets
Basic knowledge of casting processes is advantageous, although not required
Relevant coursework or certifications in casting or a related field are a plus, demonstrating a foundational understanding of casting principles

Company

Astemo Ltd.

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In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”.