Welding Technician

kobeal; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobeal in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Weld/Finish Technician for the night shift. The role involves welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW), polishing, and fitting forged dies while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will record process actions and operate automated welding cells, ensuring die integrity and timely completion of repairs. Required are a high school diploma or GED and a relevant associate degree or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Welding Tech or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous welding, fabrication, or tool and die experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair forging dies by welding, finishing, and fitting.
• Maintain die steel integrity with proper heat cycles.
• Polish dies post-CNC to required surface finish.
• Inspect tooling for defects and conformity to specs.
• Set up and troubleshoot robotic MIG weld cells.
• Fit and assemble parts to repair/modify dies.
• Document process steps and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Welding

Die maintenance

Problem-solving

Time & resource management

Independent or team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Welding Technology or related field

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Robotic weld cells

Job description

Job Title: Weld/Finish Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Tooling
Reports To: Tooling Supervisor
Position: Night Shift

Position Summary:

Processes forging dies through a defined repair and finishing process by means of welding (MIG, TIG, and SMAW), polishing, and fitting; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair forging dies by removing cracks, repairing surface defects, flood welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW), hand finishing, and polishing.
• Maintains material integrity of die steel by following defined pre-heat, post-heat, and tempering cycles during die repair.
• Hand polishing dies after CNC machining to achieve desired surface finish, while maintaining shapes/contours within the required specifications, using various pneumatic and electric hand tools.
• Inspect finished tooling for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
• Setup, operate, and troubleshoot robotic MIG weld cells.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify forging dies.
• Documents actions and verifies process adherence by completing process documentation.
• Maintain sanctity of the workspace through the enforcement of 5s principals.
• Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements (PM), troubleshooting minor maintenance issues, and calling for repairs.
• Accomplishes departmental goals by taking ownership of welding/polishing process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Welding.
• Tool making and die maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Efficient management of time and resources.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks; ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to complete work on schedule.
• Follow Supervisors/Foreman direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers.
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed daily plan based on priorities given.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
• Abililty to follow instructions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Welding Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Previous welding, fabricating, or tool and die experience preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit/stand/walk 12 hrs. per day.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments.