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Forging Process Technician

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products

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Job overview

The Process Technician assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing manufacturing issues, improves cycle times through process improvements such as robot programming, performs process audits, and ensures compliance with KAAP policy while supporting new product launches and die modifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understanding of Fanuc & Yaskawa RoboticsInterpret Movement ChartsKnowledge of Cycle Time, Tact Time, and Muda AnalysisRead and Interpret Safety Rules and Procedure ManualsRead and Comprehend Basic EnglishFollow InstructionsExperience in APQP and Product LaunchesWilling to Work in Hot Humid Cold Noisy Industrial EnvironmentSolve Practical Problems With Limited StandardizationInterpret Various Instructions in Written Oral Diagram or Schedule FormUnderstanding and Utilization of 5S Concept

Qualifications

5 Years Experience in Forging or Stamping EnvironmentHigh School Diploma or EquivalentFanuc Handling Tool & Moto Man Dx-100 Certifications5 Years Related Experience in Trouble Shooting and Robot Programming

Full job description

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:

  • 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

Skills & Competencies:

  • 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.

Education & Experience:

  • 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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