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Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products

Forging Process Technician

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBowling Green, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of experience in a forging or stamping environment.
  • Five years of related experience in troubleshooting and robot programming.
  • Understanding of Fanuc and Yaskawa robotics.
  • Ability to interpret movement charts.
  • Knowledge of cycle time, takt time, and Muda analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to work in hot and humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables where schedule standardization is limited.
  • Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Understanding and use of the 5S concept.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing issues during the manufacturing process.
  • Maintain and improve machine cycle times through process improvements, including robot programming.
  • Help launch new products and assist with modifications to dies when needed.
  • Reduce cycle time during manufacturing and make process improvements to reduce scrap.
  • Perform process audits, report nonconformances to production staff, and correct them immediately when possible.
  • Use knowledge of forging processes to manage safety, improve quality, and optimize production.
  • Ensure KAAP policy is followed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fanuc Handling Tool and Motoman DX-100 certifications are preferred.
  • Experience in APQP and product launches.

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