Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products (KAAP) is part of the Kobe Steel Group, which is known internationally by the KOBELCO brand and for quality materials and machinery. KAAP began production in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2005. Although we are newer to the United States, we have been serving the aircraft and automotive industry in Japan since 1937. Our market leadership in Japan and the US attests to the quality of the aluminum automotive parts we manufacture. We are proud of what we do here at KAAP. We are not only forging top quality products, we are forging a new era in automotive manufacturing - marrying technology with human interaction to improve the quality of life for all of us.

KAAP offers a competitive compensation package that includes additional pay for your experience. KAAP offers an industry leading benefits package that includes low employee premiums for medical/dental/vision insurance, company paid life insurance, short term disability, and 401K match. All KAAP employees and their families have FREE access to Med Center Health clinics in Bowling Green and surrounding counties.  We offer a free gym membership, 10 paid holidays, and paid time off in your first year.

We look forward to having you on our team!

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