Forging Process Technician

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO Aluminum Automotive Products LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Process Tech to assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues during manufacturing. You will focus on improving cycle times at machines through process improvements such as robot programming.

Responsibilities include performing process audits, reducing scrap, and ensuring KAAP policy compliance. The role requires knowledge of forging processes, ability to work in hot/noisy environments, and experience with APQP/product

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help launch new products and assist in modifications on dies when needed.
• Reduce cycle time during manufacturing and scrap through process improvements.
• Perform process audits and report nonconformances to production staff.
• Utilize forging process knowledge to manage safety, quality, and production.

Skills

Fanuc/Yaskawa robotics

Movement charts

Cycle time analysis

Safety documents

Basic English literacy

Following instructions

APQP & launches

Industrial environment tolerance

Problem solving

Interpreting varied instructions

5S concept

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fanuc Handling Tool & Motoman DX-100 certifications

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