Press Operator

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Press Operator to ensure safe operations of forging machinery. The role involves inspecting forged pieces for quality and accurately recording production metrics. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Basic computer literacy and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of mechanical forge and trim die presses.
• Conduct 100% inspection of forged pieces for defects.
• Record production metrics and report nonconformance.

Skills

Understanding of 5S concept

Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions

Use of simple tools

Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

Education

High school degree or GED equivalency

Job description

Job Title: Press Operator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Purpose:
This position is responsible for the safe operations of the mechanical forge and mechanical trim die presses. They will complete 100% inspection of all forged pieces for defects and will report NC pieces to Quality or their foreman. All recordable metrics: production, scrap, & downtime will be legibly written down onto the corresponding press paperwork.

General Duties:

• Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• 100% part inspection following critical inspection criteria
• Interval measurements of WIP pieces and record them on the trend paperwork
• Be able to start, operate, & shutdown 6300T Sumitomo or 5000T Kurimoto press
• Check and fill any necessary lube or oil tanks using the appropriate material
• Accurately record all press production, scrap, & downtime on paperwork
• Communicate fault codes & report any changes in machine condition to maintenance
• Report any nonconformance to leadership using STOP, CALL, WAIT
• Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

Skills:

• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Use of simple tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, pneumatic grinders, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Requirements:

• High school degree or GED equivalency.
• Must be able to be certified after 180 hrs. of OJT training.
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to lifting, walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
• Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, dirty, & noisy industrial environment.
• Basic computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.