Press Operator

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products

Job Location:

Bowling Green, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 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:

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

Job Title: Press OperatorClassification: Non-Exempt Department: ForgingReports to: Forging SupervisorShift: Night ShiftPosition 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 fo...

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.