Welding Technician at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products – Bowling Green, Kentucky

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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