Process Technician - Casting

Process Technician - CastingJob Number: 69817Group: Cosma InternationalDivision: Kamtek CastingJob Type: Permanent/RegularLocation:Birmingham, ALABAMA, US, 35215Work Style:Job Number: 69817Group: Cosma InternationalDivision : Kamtek CastingJob Type: Permanent/RegularLocation: BIRMINGHAMGroup DescriptionCosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe Process Technician is to assist Process Engineering and die cast operations with daily activities, as well as lead implementation of continuous improvement activities.RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITYResponsible to assist Process Engineering with supporting all aspects of monitoring, maintaining, and improving the daily die cast processes, while working cross-functionally with any other related departments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:1) Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.2) Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter)3) Document, verify, and maintain critical die cast process parameters.4) Control revision level of process parameters and equipment programs. Responsible to back-up equipment programs.5) Document all die cast process changes and maintain change history.6) Analyze scrap and determine reason or root cause of problem.7) Perform cycle time analysis, determine bottleneck operation, and implement countermeasures to improve Net Casting Rate.8) Assist in PPAP, DOE, and first part production / part verification.9) Evaluate casting conditions for out of specification conditions.10) Support die sets with any process related setup and verifications.11) Understand casting operation requirements to assist in troubleshooting activities.12) Promote good housekeeping (5S)13) Perform other duties as required.POSITION REQUIREMENTSSKILL (Ability to do the job) Must exhibit high levels of critical thinking and time management skills Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience Excellent oral and written communication skills Team skills Ability to work in a fast-paced work environmentOTHER KNOWLEDGE/WORK EXPERIENCEOTHER KNOWLEDGE:Strong Computer and Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Lean Manufacturing background & Six Sigma preferred, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Problem Solving & DOEPHYSICAL DEMANDS:This position mandates you to wear Personal Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, & and that all jewelry will be removed while on production/ manufacturing floor. Daily, for short periods of time you could be working around extreme high temperatures (above 900 ° F/ 270C).EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:Some general tools and pieces of equipment include the die cast machine, robots, spray head cabinet, computer, copier / printer, thermal camera, thermocouple thermometers, and general hand tools (etc).EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED requiredTECHNICAL TRAINING : Product and Process Overview, NADCA, Fanuc Robots, Thermal Imaging (Viper, FLIR), Simple Curve Viewer, IDRAOTHER: Strong Computer and Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Lean Manufacturing background & Six Sigma preferred, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Problem Solving & DOEWORK EXPERIENCE: WHAT TYPES? Manufacturing, Die Casting Preferred HOW MUCH? Minimum of 1 yearWHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS OT ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB? Knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry08Engineering FPermanent/Regular