Die Maintenance Welder: Skills Pay & Growth

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual raises up to $1/hr

Safe, drug-free workplace

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY is seeking team members to clean, inspect and maintain tools and dies in a safe, drug-free environment. Safe and efficient work in a hands-on setting with opportunities for growth.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential, with skills-based pay up to $0.50 per hour per level and annual raises up to $1.00 per hour. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and steady development of tooling experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain metalworking equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and perform basic maintenance on tools and dies.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling die issues as they arise.
• Adjust and prep die to ensure proper alignment, fit, and performance.
• Keep your work area organized, safe, and ready for the next task.
• Operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Complete simple documentation with accuracy.
• Use problem-solving skills to identify, diagnose, and correct issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Tools

Die maintenance tooling

Job description

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY is seeking team members to clean, inspect and maintain tools and dies in a safe, drug-free environment. Safe and efficient work in a hands-on setting with opportunities for growth.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour shift differential, with skills-based pay up to $0.50 per hour per level and annual raises up to $1.00 per hour. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and steady development of tooling experience.