Forging Process Technician

kobeal; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobeal in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Process Tech to support forging operations, diagnose issues, and drive cycle-time reductions through process improvements (robot programming). You will perform audits and ensure KAAP policy compliance to boost safety and quality.

Responsibilities include launching new products, modifying dies, reducing scrap, and applying 5S and safety practices in a hot, noisy industrial environment. High school diploma and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Forging or stamping environment.
• 5 years related experience in trouble shooting and robot programming.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Help launch new products and assist in modifications that needed to be installed on dies when needed
• Reduce C.T. during manufacturing process. Make process improvements to help reduce scrap
• Perform process audits and report nonconformances to the production staff and correct immediately if possible
• Utilize knowledge of forging processes to manage safety, improve quality, and optimize production

Skills

Fanuc robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Movement charts

Cycle time analysis

Muda analysis

Interpret instructions

APQP knowledge

Product launches

5S concepts

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Reading English docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fanuc Handling Tool certification

MotoMan DX-100 certification

Job description

Job Title: Process Tech

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Forging

Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Position: M-F

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting in trouble shooting and diagnosing issues during the manufacturing process. They maintain & improve cycle times at the machines through process improvements (ex: robot programming). They also will perform process audits and ensure KAAP policy is being followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help launch new products and assist in modifications that needed to be installed on dies when needed
• Reduce C.T. during manufacturing process. Make process improvements to help reduce scrap
• Perform process audits and report nonconformances to the production staff and correct immediately if possible
• Utilize knowledge of forging processes to manage safety, improve quality, and optimize production

Skills & Competencies:

• Understanding of Fanuc & Yaskawa robotics
• Ability to interpret movement charts
• Knowledgeable in cycle time, tact time, and Muda analysis
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Experience in APQP and product launches
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited schedule standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.

Education & Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Forging or stamping environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fanuc Handling Tool & Moto man DX-100 certifications preferred.
• 5 years related experience in trouble shooting and robot programming