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2nd shift - Casting Maintenance Technician

Hitachi Astemo · Rock Spring, GA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Automotive
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability 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

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 40 other live reliability postings in Georgia.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 56%
  • Root cause 44%
  • ✓ Team leadership 34%
  • Welding 24%
  • Robotics 24%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 22%

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Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: Hitachi Astemo in Rock Spring

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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 Production Technician

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.

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