Machine Operator

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products is seeking a Machining Operator in Bowling Green, KY to monitor CNC lines and produce aluminum billets for forging presses. The role involves forklift/overhead crane usage, maintaining quality, and making offset adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities include completing production documents, performing changeovers, and keeping a clean, safe work area. The position requires capable reading/comprehension of English, plus basic math and measurement skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience operating CNC machines is preferred.
• Crane and forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated CNC lines to produce aluminum billets.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane for material handling.
• Ensure equipment stays within specified parameters.
• Make offset adjustments when necessary.
• Fill out required production documents.
• Perform changeovers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Read English

Follow instructions

Troubleshooting

Computer basics

Math skills

Calipers

Identify nonstandard situations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Machining Operator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Supervisor

Position Summary: Monitors a set of automated CNC machining lines to produce aluminum alloy billets for forging presses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters.
• Material handling requiring use of forklift and overhead crane
• Ensure quality is maintained
• Make offset adjustments if necessary
• Fill out required production documents
• Changeovers
• Maintain clean/organized work area
• Performs other duties as required

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Able to use measuring devices such as calipers
• Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly.

Education & Experience:

• High school degree or GED equivalence.
• Experience in operating CNC machined is preferred
• Crane and forklift experience preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.
• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environments.