• Welding Technician

    Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products (Bowling Green, KY)


    Job Title: Weld Technician

     

    Classification: Hourly

     

    Department: Tooling

     

    Reports To: Tooling Supervisor

    Job Summary:

    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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