Forging Process Technician
Bowling Green, KY
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Process Tech
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Position: M-F
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in trouble shooting and diagnosing issues during the manufacturing process. They maintain & improve cycle times at the machines through process improvements (ex: robot programming). They also will perform process audits and ensure KAAP policy is being followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor
Position: M-F
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in trouble shooting and diagnosing issues during the manufacturing process. They maintain & improve cycle times at the machines through process improvements (ex: robot programming). They also will perform process audits and ensure KAAP policy is being followed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help launch new products and assist in modifications that needed to be installed on dies when needed
- Reduce C.T. during manufacturing process. Make process improvements to help reduce scrap
- Perform process audits and report nonconformances to the production staff and correct immediately if possible
- Utilize knowledge of forging processes to manage safety, improve quality, and optimize production
- Understanding of Fanuc & Yaskawa robotics
- Ability to interpret movement charts
- Knowledgeable in cycle time, tact time, and Muda analysis
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English
- Ability to follow instructions
- Experience in APQP and product launches
- Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited schedule standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
- 5 years’ experience in Forging or stamping environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Fanuc Handling Tool & Moto man DX-100 certifications preferred.
- 5 years related experience in trouble shooting and robot programming
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