Forging Process Technician

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc seeks an experienced technician to assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues during manufacturing. The role focuses on improving cycle times through robot programming and process improvements, while conducting audits to ensure KAAP policy compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in forging/stamping, experience with Fanuc/Yaskawa robotics, and proficiency in APQP and product launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Forging or stamping environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fanuc Handling Tool and MotoMan DX-100 certifications preferred.
• 5 years related experience in troubleshooting and robot programming.

Responsibilities

• Launch new products and assist in die modifications.
• Reduce cycle time and scrap via process improvements.
• Perform process audits and report nonconformances for immediate correction.
• Utilize forging knowledge to manage safety, quality, and production optimization.

Skills

Fanuc robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Movement charts

Cycle time & Muda analysis

Reading technical documents

English comprehension

APQP & product launches

5S methodology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fanuc Handling Tool

MotoMan DX-100 certification

Tools

Fanuc Handling Tool

MotoMan DX-100

Job description

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