Forging Process Technician in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products

Job Title: Process Tech
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Position: M-F
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in trouble shooting and diagnosing issues during the manufacturing process. They maintain & improve cycle times at the machines through process improvements (ex: robot programming). They also will perform process audits and ensure KAAP policy is being followed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Help launch new products and assist in modifications that needed to be installed on dies when needed
• Reduce C.T. during manufacturing process. Make process improvements to help reduce scrap
• Perform process audits and report nonconformances to the production staff and correct immediately if possible
• Utilize knowledge of forging processes to manage safety, improve quality, and optimize production

Skills & Competencies:

• Understanding of Fanuc & Yaskawa robotics
• Ability to interpret movement charts
• Knowledgeable in cycle time, tact time, and Muda analysis
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to read and comprehend basic English

• Ability to follow instructions
• Experience in APQP and product launches
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited schedule standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.

Education & Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Forging or stamping environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fanuc Handling Tool & Moto man DX-100 certifications preferred.
• 5 years related experience in trouble shooting and robot programming