Press Operator
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Job Location:
Bowling Green, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Press Operator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Shift: Night Shift
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:
Skills & Competencies:
Education & Experience:
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Shift: Night Shift
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 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
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read write and communicate verbally.
Education & Experience:
- High school degree or GED equivalence.
- 2 yrs. Forging experience preferred.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
KAAP has been apart of the Bowling Green, KY community since 2005. We are global leader in forged aluminum technology.
