Press Operator at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products – Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

Position Summary:
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.
• 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
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.

Education & Experience:

• High school degree or GED equivalence.
• 2 yrs. Forging experience preferred.