Welding Technician
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Job Location:
Bowling Green, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Weld/Finish Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Tooling
Reports To: Tooling Supervisor
Position: Night Shift
Position Summary:
Processes forging dies through a defined repair and finishing process by means of welding (MIG TIG and SMAW) polishing and fitting; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Repair forging dies by removing cracks repairing surface defects flood welding (MIG TIG SMAW) hand finishing and polishing.
- Maintains material integrity of die steel by following defined pre-heat post-heat and tempering cycles during die repair.
- Hand polishing dies after CNC machining to achieve desired surface finish while maintaining shapes/contours within the required specifications using various pneumatic and electric hand tools.
- Inspect finished tooling for smoothness contour conformity and defects.
- Setup operate and troubleshoot robotic MIG weld cells.
- Fit and assemble parts to make repair or modify forging dies.
- Documents actions and verifies process adherence by completing process documentation.
- Maintain sanctity of the workspace through the enforcement of 5s principals.
- Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements (PM) troubleshooting minor maintenance issues and calling for repairs.
- Accomplishes departmental goals by taking ownership of welding/polishing process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Welding.
- Tool making and die maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Efficient management of time and resources.
- Ability to perform all assigned tasks; ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to 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 based on priorities given.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
- Abililty to follow instructions.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associates degree in Welding Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Previous welding fabricating or tool and die experience preferred.
- 3-5 years experience in manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk 12 hrs. per day.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
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.
