Casting Engineering Technician

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products

Job Location:

Bowling Green - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
Job Title: Casting Engineering Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Casting Manager
Role: M-F
Position Summary:
Assists engineers in developing designing and maintaining systems and equipment applying technical skills and knowledge for a 24/7 operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking sitting standing bending stooping squatting reaching handling near/far vision pushing pulling carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Troubleshooting equipment support maintenance in repairs as needed.
Assisting in Installing new systems or equipment as well as assisting in long term planning future business and future projects.
Train employees in the process and understanding of the equipment
Creating solutions to resolve production/mechanical downtime and failures with a continual focus on all manufacturing floor safety concerns and countermeasures.
Develop and implement productivity quality and continuous process improvements.
Helping engineers develop process improvements new methods or products.
Perform detailed mathematical calculations and analysis to identify and solve engineering problems as well as various types of data collection.

Conduct experiments and diagnostic tests under the supervision of engineers to investigate the causes of equipment failures and find solutions.

Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields uptime and cycle times of equipment improve product flow and cost reduction.

Conduct experiments and diagnostic tests under the supervision of engineers to investigate the causes of equipment failures and find solutions that may require flexible hours as needed.

Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Competencies:

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs
Strong math skills
Knowledge of research and testing methods
Ability to follow detailed directions
Understanding of engineering concepts
Physical strength and abilities to perform well in the field if necessary
Ability to collaborate effectively
A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.

Education & Experience:

Associates degree in engineering technology or similar preferred.
Minimum of 3 years is preferred in aluminum manufacturing setting.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking sitting standing bending stooping squatting reaching handling near/far vision pushing pulling carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionJob Title: Casting Engineering TechnicianClassification: Non-ExemptDepartment: CastingReports to: Casting ManagerRole: M-FPosition Summary:Assists engineers in developing designing and maintaining systems and equipment applying technical skills and knowledge for a 24/7 operation.K...

Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking sitting standing bending stooping squatting reaching handling near/far vision pushing pulling carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Troubleshooting equipment support maintenance in repairs as needed.
Assisting in Installing new systems or equipment as well as assisting in long term planning future business and future projects.
Train employees in the process and understanding of the equipment
Creating solutions to resolve production/mechanical downtime and failures with a continual focus on all manufacturing floor safety concerns and countermeasures.
Develop and implement productivity quality and continuous process improvements.
Helping engineers develop process improvements new methods or products.
Perform detailed mathematical calculations and analysis to identify and solve engineering problems as well as various types of data collection.

Conduct experiments and diagnostic tests under the supervision of engineers to investigate the causes of equipment failures and find solutions.

Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields uptime and cycle times of equipment improve product flow and cost reduction.

Conduct experiments and diagnostic tests under the supervision of engineers to investigate the causes of equipment failures and find solutions that may require flexible hours as needed.