{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4ae85e16b1739f6ee1cf8754","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4ae85e16b1739f6ee1cf8754","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4ae85e16b1739f6ee1cf8754","title":"2nd shift - Gatecut Operator","description":"Job Description\n\nTitle:\n\nGate Cut Operator\n\nDepartment:\n\nCasting\n\nType:\n\nFull-Time\n\nOther:\n\nCasting Manager\n\nReports to:\n\nCasting Supervisor\n\nStatus:\n\nNon-Exempt\n\nSalary Range:\n\nPer Wage Scale\n\nDirect reports\n\nN/A\n\nAstemo 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.\n\nTasks and Responsibilities:\n\nPerform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles:\nOperation of gate cut equipment for multiple production lines; maintaining equipment check sheets, and maintain C.O.P. in work area\nAfter initial training, associate will be cross trained in more than one step of the process\nUse tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee\nPhysical effort moving lightweight materials\nKnow and maintain production quantities & quality\nCheck quality of products and parts to be used for production\nOther tasks as assigned\n\nWhen 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\n\nSafety & Environmental:\n\nPromotes 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\n\nQuality:\n\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that equipment maintenance within the Casting department meets quality standards, maintaining product integrity.\nFollow quality control processes and procedures to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications.\n\nDelivery:\n\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks within the Casting department, ensuring the smooth flow of production.\nCoordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities, contributing to on-time delivery of cast parts\n\nProductivity:\n\nIdentify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process, collaborating with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures that increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization.\nStrive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics, taking proactive steps to enhance equipment performance\n\nReporting:\n\nProvide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics within the Casting department.\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.\n\nPreferred Skills:\n\nAbility to work with others in a team environment\nAble and willing to follow work instructions\nGood problem-solving abilities\nExcellent communication skills, able to build friendly work relationships\nFamiliar with manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures\n\nMinimum Experienced Preferred:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nAdaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities and responsibilities.\nProficiency in safety regulations, quality control processes specific to the Casting department.\n\nKey Metrics Responsibility:\n\nMonitor key performance metrics related to casting processes, including equipment uptime, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).\nAnalyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement and drive performance optimization, working towards achieving key performance targets.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nWhile 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.\nRequires repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.\n\nAt 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.","company":"Astemo","rawCompany":"astemo","city":"Rock Spring","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-05T12:47:05.095Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9195.00","title":"Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic","slug":"molders-shapers-and-casters-except-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332510","title":"Hardware Manufacturing","slug":"hardware-manufacturing"},{"code":"331529","title":"Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"other-nonferrous-metal-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"331523","title":"Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries","slug":"nonferrous-metal-die-casting-foundries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"2nd shift - Gatecut Operator","description":"Job Description\n\nTitle:\n\nGate Cut Operator\n\nDepartment:\n\nCasting\n\nType:\n\nFull-Time\n\nOther:\n\nCasting Manager\n\nReports to:\n\nCasting Supervisor\n\nStatus:\n\nNon-Exempt\n\nSalary Range:\n\nPer Wage Scale\n\nDirect reports\n\nN/A\n\nAstemo 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.\n\nTasks and Responsibilities:\n\nPerform one or more of the following operations in the manufacturing of an aluminum knuckle for automobiles:\nOperation of gate cut equipment for multiple production lines; maintaining equipment check sheets, and maintain C.O.P. in work area\nAfter initial training, associate will be cross trained in more than one step of the process\nUse tools such as file, air sander, air chisel, air blow wand, broom, dustpan and squeegee\nPhysical effort moving lightweight materials\nKnow and maintain production quantities & quality\nCheck quality of products and parts to be used for production\nOther tasks as assigned\n\nWhen 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\n\nSafety & Environmental:\n\nPromotes 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\n\nQuality:\n\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that equipment maintenance within the Casting department meets quality standards, maintaining product integrity.\nFollow quality control processes and procedures to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications.\n\nDelivery:\n\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks within the Casting department, ensuring the smooth flow of production.\nCoordinate Production schedules to minimize disruption to production activities, contributing to on-time delivery of cast parts\n\nProductivity:\n\nIdentify opportunities for productivity improvements within the casting process, collaborating with the Casting Supervisor to implement measures that increase efficiency and optimize resource utilization.\nStrive for continuous improvement in productivity metrics, taking proactive steps to enhance equipment performance\n\nReporting:\n\nProvide daily updates to the Casting Supervisor on work progress, equipment performance, production targets, and key performance metrics within the Casting department.\nCollaborate with the Casting Supervisor to gather and analyze data for reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.\n\nPreferred Skills:\n\nAbility to work with others in a team environment\nAble and willing to follow work instructions\nGood problem-solving abilities\nExcellent communication skills, able to build friendly work relationships\nFamiliar with manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures\n\nMinimum Experienced Preferred:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nAdaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities and responsibilities.\nProficiency in safety regulations, quality control processes specific to the Casting department.\n\nKey Metrics Responsibility:\n\nMonitor key performance metrics related to casting processes, including equipment uptime, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).\nAnalyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement and drive performance optimization, working towards achieving key performance targets.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nWhile 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.\nRequires repetitive lifting (>700 each shift) of weights up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.\n\nAt 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.","datePosted":"2026-09-05T12:47:05.095Z","dateModified":"2026-09-05T12:47:05.095Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Astemo","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Rock Spring","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4ae85e16b1739f6ee1cf8754"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4ae85e16b1739f6ee1cf8754"}}