2nd & 3rd Shift Maintenance Technicians (Coatings)

Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Berea. This role focuses on executing coatings strategies and ensuring production efficiency while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in equipment troubleshooting and process maintenance, contributing to continuous improvement efforts. If you are passionate about quality and safety in a manufacturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or coatings environment.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute coatings strategies and tactical plans at the Berea Plant.
• Conduct process maintenance for chrome & zinc plating functions.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective implementation.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Process maintenance

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Chemistry monitoring

Education

3 years related experience

Job description

Description

Summary:

Under the guidance of the department leadership, this role is responsible for executing coatings strategies and tactical plans at the Astemo Berea Plant. The position collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities and objectives and ensures their effective implementation. This role supports production, while acting as a strategic partner to other departments across the organization. This role exercises independent judgment regularly while operating within established guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Completing required tasks in a safe & responsible manner.
• Continuous improvement, capability, quality, machine uptime, cost reduction.
• Equipment troubleshooting & performing PM's in a timely manner.
• Maintaining proper levels of various chemicals and paint in E-Coat and plating departments.
• Conducting process maintenance for chrome & zinc plating functions.
• Monitoring & maintaining of chrome & zinc bath chemistry, concentrations, & titrations (including process control & verification).
• Maintaining excellent 5S.
• Handling & treatment of waste.
• Conducting rack count & maintenance to ensure full systems.
• Scrap monitoring, reporting, & reduction.
• Training operators on processes & process changes.
• SPC as needed.
• Collaborating with cross-functional support groups as needed to plan downtime for modifications & maintenance.
• Supporting Production Engineering with process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Assist Maintenance with major projects and/or shutdown work.

Education & Experience:

• At least 3 years prior related experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift/move up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work 40hrs + per week.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.

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