Machine Operator
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Machining Operator
Classification: Non-exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Machining Shift Lead
Purpose:
Monitors a set of automated CNC machining lines to produce aluminum alloy billets for forging presses.
General Duties:
Material handling requiring use of forklift and overhead crane
Ensure quality is maintained
Make offset adjustments if necessary
Fill out required production documents
Changeovers
Maintain clean/organized work area
Performs other duties as required
Skills:
Able to work both independently and as a team
Basic troubleshooting and problem solving
Able to quickly identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly
Able to use measuring devices such as calipers
Requirements:
High school degree or GED equivalency.
Basic mechanical aptitude
Must be willing to work a (4 Star) 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM to 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM
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
Must work safely at all times
Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally
Able to accurately use basic math
Molten metal experience strongly preferred
Job Title: Machining Operator (Material Handling)
Purpose:
The Material Handler provides support in the Casting department transporting materials to the production lines, taking finished materials to the next location, and transporting materials to the warehouse.
General Duties:
- Safe operation of forklift activity.
- Putting away material to appropriate location.
- Material handling various materials to and from the production lines.
- Perform inventory counts.
- Maintain 5S activity in warehouse
- Performs other duties as required
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Excellent problem solving and time management.
- Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Prior experience working in a multi-cultural company is preferred.
- Experience in automotive sector is preferred.
Casting Clerk
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Casting Clerk Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Casting Reports to: Casting Manager Shift: Monday-Friday Purpose: The overall view is to maintain the department production spreadsheets. Duties include inputting data from paper documents into spreadsheets using excel, updating, and double-checking their work to make sure they input data correctly.
General Duties:
-Transfer data from hard copies to digital spreadsheets.
-Create spreadsheets to track important production data
-Organize, sort, and file production paperwork
-Ensure accurateness and completeness of entered data
-Resolve any discrepancies or issues quickly
-Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to multitask and work well with others.
Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently.
Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
2 - 3 years of experience in clerical data entry
MS Office and knowledge, QAD is an advantage.
Forklift Operator
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Purpose:
This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers.
Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.
Forklift operation and small hoist operation.
Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum operational availability.
Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
Skills:
Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Requirements:
High school degree or GED equivalency.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.
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.
Must work safely.
Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
Able to accurately use basic math.
Quality Assurance Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: QA Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Quality Assurance Reports to: QA Supervisor Night Shift Purpose: The Quality Tech is initially responsible for the final approval of product at the completion of the standard production process within the forging and EP areas. This process includes visual and dimensional inspection, documenting the result of the inspections, and providing feedback to all levels of management and engineering. After appropriate training, this position typically works on the floor closely with forging, casting, and EP personnel while providing guidance to team members.
General Duties:
Data recording and verification of the results of the following inspections:
First Piece Sheets
Trend Charts
Layer check sheets
Shift Reports
Gauge R&R
Homogenizer Temperature Levels
Heat Treat Error Reports
Florescent Penetrant Daily Inspection Check Sheet
Heat Treat Tensile Log
Proficient with metrology tools such as calipers, digital indicators, micrometers, conductivity meters, refractometer and profilometer.
Ability to learn and memorize all QAD parts by name, number, customer and alloy.
Must be aware and adhere to any active quality alerts or customer requirements.
Must be familiar with Forging and EP processes and operating procedures to ensure SOP's and work instructions are being followed.
Must be able to perform master curves using spectrometry equipment.
Must be able to perform and record data obtained from Etch Rate testing.
Ability to perform hardness testing with Brinell hardness equipment for SB.
Must be able to pass white light and black light certification (180 Hours of training).
Provide feedback of the inspection results to all levels of management.
Ability to problem solve with limited supervision and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner.
Follow all department safety rules and regulations including facility PPE requirements.
Organizing and maintaining parts awaiting 3
rd
party sort by QAD number.
Proficient in QAD Systems to locate, transfer, make labels and ensure all product is in designated locations.
Must have ability to read and understand scrap codes and use PuTTY to transfer parts to and from hold locations.
Gaging of parts throughout plant floor
Microsoft compatible to email and excel reports as needed
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to drive Forklift
Excellent problem solving and time management.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to chart measurement data.
Basic math
Excellent attention to detail
Self-motivated to ensure all tasks have been performed.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Prior experience working in a multi-cultural company a bonus.
Experience in automotive sector is preferred.
Knowledge of automotive components and terminology preferred.
Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying product weighing less than 20 pounds
Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Operating Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
+ Ensuring consistent basic quality standards and procedures. + Strive to meet KAAP performance goals & requirements for work area. + Ensures equipment utilization is at a maximum operational availability. + Works directly with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
+ Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
+ Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
+ Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
+ Other duties as assigned by leadership team
Skills:
+ Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment
+ Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Requirements:
+ High school degree or GED equivalency.
+ Must be willing to work a (4 Star) 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM to 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM.
+ 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 the elements.
+ Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
+ Good interpersonal skills & Communication skills preferred.
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Environmental Health and Safety Trainer
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Trainer Classification: Exempt Department: EHS Reports to: EHS Manager Shift: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm Purpose: Coordinates all safety and environmental training activities in reducing risks for company through hazard awareness and accident prevention
General Duties:
+ Requires constant physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
+ Maintains working knowledge of current environmental, health and safety standards and regulations
+ Assess workplace processes and recognized hazards that may lead to injury and develop training programs to reduce those risks
+ Develop training curriculum in line with regulatory standards and company safety and environmental policies
+ Develop annual/monthly safety and environmental training calendar and schedule classes or events accordingly
+ Monitor training effectiveness through department KPIs
+ Provide required OSHA and EPA training to new hires as part of New Hire Orientation.
+ Monitor Keytroller Informatics System for forklift certification tracking
+ Track all safety and environmental training activities and records
+ Issue required safety training certificates/stickers of completion
+ Conduct high-impact safety training in production areas (e.g. injury simulations)
+ Coordinate required safety and environmental drills (e.g. spills, fire evacuation)
+ Organize and coordinate all safety and environmental awareness events
+ Responsible for all annual required safety and environmental training
+ Responsible for enforcing company safety and environmental policies
+ Will perform other functions as required
+ Skills:
+ Self-starter and motivated
+ Multi-tasked and detailed oriented
+ Good computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
+ Good with camera systems (digital camera, video recorder, etc.)
+ Proficient teaching/mentoring skills
+ Proficient presentation skills
+ Communicates well with all departments
Requirements:
+ B. S. degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field and 3-5 years of safety engineering and/or Continual Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
+ Willing to obtain OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer or similar Train-the-Trainer certification
+ Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
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Forging Press Foreman
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Forging Press Foreman Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Forging Reports to: Forging Supervisor Shift: Days Purpose: This position is responsible for directing all operations on shift to ensure the daily targets for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost are met for the Forge Department. The foreman shall ensure that all parts processed adhere to the engineering procedures to deliver the highest quality possible. In addition, compliance with the operating schedules must be maintained as this is critical to meeting customer demands and ensuring material flow is consistent for downstream operations.
General Duties:
Ensuring consistent basic quality standards and procedures up and down work chain
Press management (production schedule, deliveries, product quality assurance).
Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum.
Ensures Manpower utilization
Manufacturing directs and coordinates forging plant operations based policies, objectives, and programs spanning manufacturing functions
Manufacturing improvement/refinement (ensures cycle time targets are met)
Ensures all KPI's are met
Determines performance and product quality and has direct accountability for that performance.
Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
Essential Functions:
Manage resources within forging area of responsibility to ensure staffing and equipment readiness levels match business activity levels.
Coach and motivate employees. Evaluate employee performance per PRD system and provide disciplinary action as required per KAAP policy.
Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for all employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
Assign work according to designated priorities in order to maintain scheduled completion dates.
Prepare daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain good working relationships with fellow foreman, quality control and inspection personnel, in order to ensure a continuous flow of required productivity throughout the plant
Ensure accuracy of QAD system
Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
Skills:
Understanding and utilization of 5S concept
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
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
Working knowledge and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Working knowledge of QAD systems
Requirements:
2 year college preferred and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Heavy Manufacturing shop floor experience required.
Logistics Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Logistics Tech Classification: Non-exempt Department: Logistics Reports to: Logistics Supervisor Monday-Friday Purpose: The Logistics Tech provides support in the loading/unloading of trucks and material handling functions to support production.
General Duties:
Safe operation of forklift activity.
Unloading of material from vendors.
Putting away material to appropriate departments.
Picking/scanning/loading of customer orders.
Material handling of FG material from production area to warehouse.
Perform inventory counts.
Maintain 5S activity in warehouse
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication.
Excellent problem solving and time management.
Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Prior experience working in a multi-cultural company is preferred.
Experience in automotive sector is preferred.
Casting / Melting Operator
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Casting Operator Casting/Melting Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Casting Reports to: Supervisor Purpose: The Casting/Melting Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality, and reporting any changes in conditions they can't control.
General Duties:
+ Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters
+ Operation of melting furnaces: Material handling, charging, alloying melting furnaces
+ Build 20 Metric Ton charges continuous throughout the shift
+ Load the charges in 1450 degree melting furnaces
+ Safely Operate 15,000# forklifts
+ Perform Spectrometer testing to plan refinements
+ Perform fluxing and refinements to the metal to ensure quality
+ Manually transfer 15 Metric Ton of 1450 degree metal from Melters to Holders
+ Clean and maintain daily maintenance on metal troughs
+ Perform and monitor equipment checks
+ Clean, inspect, and maintain furnaces
+ Perform and maintain quality checks
+ Manual set up of casting operations and maintain good casting conditions
+ Able to shutoff metal blowouts during production
+ Performs work by SOP's
+ Maintain good 5S in work area, equipment, and tools
+ Performs other duties as required
+ Maintain and support 5s activities outside the working areas
+ Safely operate 20 Metric Ton overhead cranes
Skills:
+ Ability to work both independently and as a team
+ Basic troubleshooting and problem solving
+ Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly
+ Self-Driven
Requirements:
+ High school degree or GED equivalency.
+ Basic mechanical aptitude
+ Must be willing to work a (4 Star) 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM to 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM
+ 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
+ Must always work safely
+ Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment (Summer time heat index in excess of 135 degrees and sub-freezing temperature during winter months)
+ Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
+ Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation
+ Good interpersonal skills
+ Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally
+ Able to accurately use basic math
+ Molten metal experience strongly preferred
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Senior Maintenance Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Senior Floor Crew Technician Classification: Exempt Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Purpose : Senior Floor Crew Technicians are assigned to each crew (A, B, C, D) to assist the supervisor in the training and mentoring of maintenance floor technicians on shift. These technicians possess intimate process knowledge of KAAP equipment and have strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Expectation is that Senior Technicians support the shift supervisor by focusing on working line side with technicians to increase skill level while troubleshooting complicated equipment issues as they arise.
General Duties:
+ Support on shift supervisor as technical troubleshooting resource.
+ Stand in as support for floor crew leadership in times of Supervisor absence.
+ Work alongside maintenance staff responding to breakdown calls.
+ Perform work in a mentoring role to help train maintenance technicians on key processes.
+ Communicate/give feedback to supervisors on employee performance.
+ Investigate/troubleshoot reoccurring issues as assigned by Management
+ Report reoccurring issues to Engineering.
+ Ensure all Floor Techs understand and follow the work order protocol.
+ Monitor manufacturing processes for reliability/reoccurring issues.
+ Help in the training of floor technicians in proper inventory/spare parts practices.
+ Reinforce KAAP initiatives regarding safety, quality, and production.
+ Perform all duties necessary in standardizing an efficient, effective, and affordable maintenance department.
Skills :
+ Engineer Tech experience
+ Equipment Maintenance
+ Repairing
+ Troubleshooting / Critical Thinking
Requirements :
+ 2 Years Industrial Maintenance Degree or Journeyman card holder
+ 4-5 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance preferred
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Forging Supervisor
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Forging Supervisor Classification: Exempt Department: Forging Reports to: Forging Manager Night Shift Purpose: Supervises and coordinates the activities of the forging department in setting up and operation of forging machines in the production of aluminum forging components; develop and implement quality systems (QS9000 and IATF16949), trains employees by explaining and demonstrating work methods and techniques in accordance with quality systems; maintains production schedule within specific cost and quality standards.
General Duties:
+ Requires constant physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying forging products weighing up to 50 pounds.
+ Develops and implements quality systems (QS9000 and IATF16949) and audits.
+ Review's production schedules to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products in order to plan forging department operations and meets with manager and shift leader to explain details of jobs prior to assigning out to produce.
+ Develops and implements new product launches in accordance with quality systems standards.
+ Plans forging production operation, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production process and methods, and manpower requirements.
+ Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product is in conformance to specifications.
+ Review's production and operation reports and resolves operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
+ Inspects equipment to insure specific operational performance and confers with personnel to establish production, quality control standards, and continuous process improvement.
+ Trains workers by explaining product specifications and by demonstrating work methods and techniques.
+ Monitor's training and evaluates skill levels and development of operators.
+ Inspects finished product for conformance to specifications.
+ Supervises all forging department employees and initiates personnel action such as safety training, promotions, performance reports, transfers, discharges, disciplinary measures, and resolves workers grievances.
+ Maintains attendance, points, PTO requests, and time punches daily.
+ Proactively works to improve retention with assigned personnel by engagement and recognition.
+ Requires the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
+ Performs other duties as required.
Skills:
+ Supervisory and organizational skills; computer and mechanical skills; knowledge of forging process and properties of non-ferrous metals.
+ Observes OSHA, EPA and company rules and regulations concerning personal safety.
+ Exposed to temperature extremes.
+ Enforces company policies.
+ Responsible for Kaizen and 5S.
Requirements:
+ Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
+ 7-10 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
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Facilities HVAC Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Facilities HVAC Maintenance Technician Department: Maintenance Reports to: Facilities Supervisor Purpose : Maintain facilities - HVAC Equipment, Aux. Equipment, and grounds + Installing receptacles. + Determine department concerns with their current HVAC system
+ Clean/Inspect HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety
+ Perform necessary repairs and routine maintenance
+ Maintaining HVAC systems.
+ Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources
+ Troubleshoot HVAC Equipment
+ Perform 3S activities.
+ Keep HVAC units clean and in working order
+ Plumbing.
+ Troubleshoot/repair exhaust/supply fans
+ All other jobs, which pertain to the upkeep of the facilities.
+ Performs other duties as required.
Skills
+ Strong verbal and written communication
+ Excellent problem solving and time management
+ Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment
+ Must be able to operate fork Lifts, aerial lifts, cranes and maintenance type vehicles.
+ Ability to oversee contractors
+ Computer skills
Requirements :
+ 2 years' work experience in HVAC type maintenance.
+ Able to work in high places with aerial lifts and ladders
+ Able to lift heavy objects
+ Able to sit, bend, kneel, stand and walk.
+ Able to work in extreme heat and cold.
+ Willingness to learn and work to be the best of his/her abilities as well to help the Kobe Team to grow from your experience.
+ Current State HVAC technician License or Completion of an HVAC Training program at a vocational school or apprenticeship
+ Certification through the Environmental Protection Agency to handle refrigerants required
+ Proficient with manual/power tools, multimeter, and able to solder copper
+ Reliable and self-motivated
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Waste Water Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Wastewater Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Environmental, Health & Safety Reports to: EHS Supervisor Shift: Night Shift Purpose: Operate and maintain all Wastewater (Outside System and Treatment Building). Monitoring UFOs, EP Water Softeners and Cooling Towers.
General Duties:
Responsible for operating and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Building and Outside System
Responsible for maintaining chemicals.
Monitor water quality compliance from UFOs, EP Wastewater Discharge and Cooling Tower
Collect data on Systems and perform specific checks
Investigate all issues and determine root cause of failure
Perform periodic replacements as needed
Report findings to Engineering when necessary
Provide detailed pass downs to the incoming shift
Help in maintaining inventory for department to perform accurate repairs.
Maintain good safe working practices.
Organize and maintain work areas for a good 5S.
Perform all duties necessary in creating an efficient, effective, and affordable Wastewater department.
Will perform other functions as required
Skills:
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Equipment Selection
Requirements:
1 Year Industrial Maintenance experience
Minimum of 1-year experience in Wastewater systems
High School Diploma or GED required
2-year college degree (preferred)
Maintenance Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Floor Crew Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Manger Purpose : Maintain all production equipment + Respond to maintenance breakdown calls as facility priorities dictate. + Investigate / troubleshoot the root cause for maintenance breakdown call.
+ Ability to read & interpret mechanical/electrical drawings.
+ Have troubleshooting knowledge of, but not limited to, motors, pumps, digital sensors, limit switches, PLC's, VFD's, and electrical drives.
+ Practical knowledge of electrical troubleshooting practices
+ Proficient in the use of electrical metering and monitoring equipment.
+ High voltage electrical experience a plus.
+ Prior experience with troubleshooting of robotic equipment (Fanuc, Yaskawa)
+ Make proper necessary repairs for breakdown situation.
+ Document work performed and parts utilized to perform repair through the use of the internal maintenance work order system.
+ Provide detailed pass downs to the oncoming shift.
+ Maintain good safe working practices.
+ Organize and maintain work areas for a good 5S.
+ Perform all duties necessary in creating an efficient, effective, and affordable maintenance department.
+ Performs other duties as required.
Skills :
+ Equipment Maintenance
+ Repairing
+ Troubleshooting
+ Critical Thinking
+ Equipment Selection
Requirements :
+ 2 Year Industrial Maintenance Degree with minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial maintenance or equivalent experience
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Welding Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Weld Technician Classification: Hourly Department: Tooling Reports To: Tooling Supervisor Processes forging dies through the repair process by means of welding and polishing; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
+ Duties include hand polishing die surfaces, manual crack repairs, trim die fitting, and trim die repair.
+ Inspect finished tooling for smoothness, contour conformity, and surface defects.
+ Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify forging dies.
+ Polish, grind, shim and adjust different component parts for proper fit.
+ Set up, operate, and troubleshoot robotic welding cell (OJT provided).
+ Cut, shape, and trim blocks to specified lengths or shapes utilizing power saws, shears, grinders, and various hand tools.
+ Verify welding machine and process set up with sign offs on process documentation.
+ Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
+ Maintains equipment by completing daily preventative maintenance requirements (PM), troubleshooting minor maintenance issues, and notifying Maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
+ Accomplishes departmental goals by taking ownership of the welding/polishing process.
+ Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
+ Maintain sanctity of the workspace through the enforcement of 5s principals.
Qualifications :
+ Required Education & Experience:
+ Previous welding experience.
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
+ Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and 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.
+ Strong Problems solving skills and efficient management of time and resources.
Preferred:
+ (3-5) Years experience in tool & die, welding, or die maintenance, or a related field.
+ Technical Degree in welding or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Prior experience in a metals/manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements:
+ Sit/Stand/Walk 8 hrs./day
+ Ability to lift 75 lbs.
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QAD Clerk
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: QAD Clerk Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Forging Reports to: Forging Manager Hours: M-F 7am-3pm * Purpose: Perform daily audits of billets processed and provide feedback to Forging Manager. Work with PCON to ensure inventory accuracy in QAD.
General Duties:
Works to maintain correct inventory through physical inventory audits.
Ensuring consistent basic quality standards and procedures.
Requires constant physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying forging products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required to complete QAD transactions for Forging completed process.
Interpret a variety of reports (QAD, shift reports, press ops sheet).
Develop a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure QAD accuracy.
Recognize products in production with corresponding QAD part numbers.
Maintains daily production and inventory reporting as required.
Coordinate with forging line leadership to ensure QAD standards are followed to meet customer quality/demand.
Communicate with Production Control team to correct any discrepancies in the system.
Ability to keep an orderly work area and follow 6s standards.
Other duties as assigned by the Forging Manager.
Skills:
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to multitask and work well with others.
Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently.
Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Requirements:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. (In meetings/Training environments)
Strong reasoning Ability
Mathematical Skills
Understanding of 6s concept
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
Forklift Operator
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Purpose: This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers. + Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.
+ Forklift operation and small hoist operation.
+ Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum operational availability.
+ Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
+ Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
+ Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
+ Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
+ Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
Skills:
+ Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
+ Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Requirements:
+ High school degree or GED equivalency.
+ Basic mechanical aptitude.
+ Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.
+ 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.
+ Must work safely.
+ Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
+ Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
+ Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
+ Good interpersonal skills.
+ Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
+ Able to accurately use basic math.
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Quality Assurance Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: QA Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Quality Assurance Reports to: QA Supervisor Night Shift Purpose : The Quality Tech is initially responsible for the final approval of product at the completion of the standard production process within the forging and EP areas. This process includes visual and dimensional inspection, documenting the result of the inspections, and providing feedback to all levels of management and engineering. After appropriate training, this position typically works on the floor closely with forging, casting, and EP personnel while providing guidance to team members.
General Duties :
+ Data recording and verification of the results of the following inspections:
+ First Piece Sheets
+ Trend Charts
+ Layer check sheets
+ Shift Reports
+ Gauge R&R
+ Homogenizer Temperature Levels
+ Heat Treat Error Reports
+ Florescent Penetrant Daily Inspection Check Sheet
+ Heat Treat Tensile Log
+ Proficient with metrology tools such as calipers, digital indicators, micrometers, conductivity meters, refractometer and profilometer.
+ Ability to learn and memorize all QAD parts by name, number, customer and alloy.
+ Must be aware and adhere to any active quality alerts or customer requirements.
+ Must be familiar with Forging and EP processes and operating procedures to ensure SOP's and work instructions are being followed.
+ Must be able to perform master curves using spectrometry equipment.
+ Must be able to perform and record data obtained from Etch Rate testing.
+ Ability to perform hardness testing with Brinell hardness equipment for SB.
+ Must be able to pass white light and black light certification (180 Hours of training).
+ Provide feedback of the inspection results to all levels of management.
+ Ability to problem solve with limited supervision and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner.
+ Follow all department safety rules and regulations including facility PPE requirements.
+ Organizing and maintaining parts awaiting 3rd party sort by QAD number.
+ Proficient in QAD Systems to locate, transfer, make labels and ensure all product is in designated locations.
+ Must have ability to read and understand scrap codes and use PuTTY to transfer parts to and from hold locations.
+ Gaging of parts throughout plant floor
+ Microsoft compatible to email and excel reports as needed
Skills :
+ Strong verbal and written communication.
+ Ability to drive Forklift
+ Excellent problem solving and time management.
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
+ Ability to chart measurement data.
+ Basic math
+ Excellent attention to detail
+ Self-motivated to ensure all tasks have been performed.
Requirements :
+ High school diploma or equivalent is required
+ Prior experience working in a multi-cultural company a bonus.
+ Experience in automotive sector is preferred.
+ Knowledge of automotive components and terminology preferred.
+ Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying product weighing less than 20 pounds
+ Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
+ Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Forging Press Foreman
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Forging Press Foreman Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Forging Reports to: Forging Supervisor Shift: Days Purpose: This position is responsible for directing all operations on shift to ensure the daily targets for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost are met for the Forge Department. The foreman shall ensure that all parts processed adhere to the engineering procedures to deliver the highest quality possible. In addition, compliance with the operating schedules must be maintained as this is critical to meeting customer demands and ensuring material flow is consistent for downstream operations.
General Duties:
+ Ensuring consistent basic quality standards and procedures up and down work chain
+ Press management (production schedule, deliveries, product quality assurance).
+ Ensures Press utilization is at a maximum.
+ Ensures Manpower utilization
+ Manufacturing directs and coordinates forging plant operations based policies, objectives, and programs spanning manufacturing functions
+ Manufacturing improvement/refinement (ensures cycle time targets are met)
+ Ensures all KPI's are met
+ Determines performance and product quality and has direct accountability for that performance.
+ Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
+ Essential Functions:
+ Manage resources within forging area of responsibility to ensure staffing and equipment readiness levels match business activity levels.
+ Coach and motivate employees. Evaluate employee performance per PRD system and provide disciplinary action as required per KAAP policy.
+ Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for all employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
+ Assign work according to designated priorities in order to maintain scheduled completion dates.
+ Prepare daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
+ Maintain good working relationships with fellow foreman, quality control and inspection personnel, in order to ensure a continuous flow of required productivity throughout the plant
+ Ensure accuracy of QAD system
+ Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
+ Other duties as assigned by the Forging Supervisor.
Skills:
+ Understanding and utilization of 5S concept
+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
+ Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
+ Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
+ 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
+ Working knowledge and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
+ Working knowledge of QAD systems
Requirements:
+ 2 year college preferred and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Heavy Manufacturing shop floor experience required.
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Waste Water Technician
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Job In Bowling Green, KY
Job Title: Wastewater Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Environmental, Health & Safety Reports to: EHS Supervisor Shift: Night Shift Purpose : Operate and maintain all Wastewater (Outside System and Treatment Building). Monitoring UFOs, EP Water Softeners and Cooling Towers.
General Duties:
+ Responsible for operating and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Building and Outside System
+ Responsible for maintaining chemicals.
+ Monitor water quality compliance from UFOs, EP Wastewater Discharge and Cooling Tower
+ Collect data on Systems and perform specific checks
+ Investigate all issues and determine root cause of failure
+ Perform periodic replacements as needed
+ Report findings to Engineering when necessary
+ Provide detailed pass downs to the incoming shift
+ Help in maintaining inventory for department to perform accurate repairs.
+ Maintain good safe working practices.
+ Organize and maintain work areas for a good 5S.
+ Perform all duties necessary in creating an efficient, effective, and affordable Wastewater department.
+ Will perform other functions as required
Skills :
+ Equipment Maintenance
+ Repairing
+ Troubleshooting
+ Critical Thinking
+ Equipment Selection
Requirements :
+ 1 Year Industrial Maintenance experience
+ Minimum of 1-year experience in Wastewater systems
+ High School Diploma or GED required
+ 2-year college degree (preferred)
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