3rd shift - Production Technician Lead
Hitachi Astemo · Rock Spring, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Rock Spring, GA.
- Tools it names
- OEE, Machining, Casting, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 970 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Georgia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 27%
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This plant: Hitachi Astemo in Rock Spring
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Full description from Hitachi AstemoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles:
- ◆Operations on NDK equipment for multiple production lines; maintaining equipment check sheets and maintaining C.O.P. in work area.
- ◆After initial training, associates 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
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.
- ✓Able to Operate casting lines.
- ✓Able to Complete melt process on 4 pots.
- ✓Able to Run Furnace Operation
- ✓Able to Drive Transfer pot Operation.
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.
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Company Name
ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC.
Job Family
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Description
Job Description
Title
Casting Front, Middle, Back Rotation Leads
Department
Casting
Type
Full-Time
Other
Casting manager
Reports to
Casting Supervisor
Status
Non-Exempt
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
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.