• Press Operator

    Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products (Bowling Green, KY)


    Job Title:                Press Operator

     

    Classification:        Non-Exempt

     

    Department:         Forging

     

    Reports to:            Forging Supervisor

    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 as 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

    + Good interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.

    + Ability to read and comprehend basic English.

    + Ability to follow instructions

    Education & Experience:

    + High school degree or GED equivalence.

    + 2 yrs. Forging experience preferred.

     

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