Company Overview: Established in 1911 in Hagen, Germany, the BILSTEIN GROUP has established itself as a worldwide leader in cold-rolled steel production. The BILSTEIN facility in Bowling Green, KY is the company’s first United States manufacturing operation and serves the automotive industry, automotive supply industry, as well as, the saw and tooling industry with tailor-made steel grades. Position: Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician Duties & Responsibilities The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all facility and auxiliary equipment. This includes electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems. Must hold a high standard for safety practices including LOTO procedures while conducting equipment repair and preventive maintenance. Must be team-oriented and contribute to a positive work environment, have strong communication skills, willing to broaden mechanical and electrical skillsets, and a strong desire to continually improve maintenance processes. Specific duties include: Safety/Environmental • Provide support in all accident investigations involving maintenance activities to establish root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence • Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained. Maintenance • Maintain production equipment including preventive, predictive, and repair work. • Troubleshoot all production equipment including supportive equipment (chillers, HVAC, emulsion, bag house) including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems. • Documentation of maintenance calls, completion of repair, PM, and PD work orders in CMMS system as well as end of shift reports, hot work permits, and confined space entry permits. • Support and provide continuous improvement ideas and root cause analysis procedures. • Read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuit diagrams as well as mechanical drawings and layout plans for troubleshooting and in-house repair work. • Use of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). • All other duties as assigned including but not limited to: operating forklifts, boom lifts, overhead cranes / hoists, and scissor lifts. Qualifications • High school or equivalent (Required) • Associate degree in Maintenance Technology (Preferred) • Mechanical knowledge: at least 1 year (Required) • Electrical knowledge: at least 1 year (Required)
See More Details >>We are looking to fill a full time ENTRY LEVEL Mechanical Engineer position with a manufacturer located in the area of Franklin/Bowling Green, KY. Salary Range: $70,000 per year. No relocation assistance for entry level candidates. Must Haves: • · BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required to apply. Will not accept Mech. Engr. Technology degree • · Must be able to commute or relocate at your own expense. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment. · Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, layout and material flow. · Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business related manufacturing problems. · Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements. · Provide training to production and maintenance team members. · Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members. · Develop new equipment specifications, tooling and other associated requirements. · Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup as needed. · Provide daily leadership to hourly maintenance personnel · Maintain all mechanical functions of plant processes · Actively and aggressively support 6S policies and procedures · Support the Production Dept. to assure processes, fixtures, inspection gauges, and tooling are designed, manufactured and delivered on time and within budget to meet production demands. · Prepare equipment and/or tooling designs as required to meet production needs. · Collect data from production documents daily or as needed. · Compare collected data to the standards and analyze for improvements. · Compare the collected data to production reports and analyze discrepancies. · Organize and report data weekly/monthly/yearly. · Measure OEE (Operating Equipment Efficiency) as required. · Identify and quantify opportunities for improvements. · Recommend and implement improvements. · Respond to emergency failures as needed. · Actively support 6S policies and practices. · Support new equipment installations as required and develop spare parts lists. · Coordinate forklift and company vehicle maintenance. · Support the Maintenance Dept. and Supervisor to assure the maintenance systems are being followed properly. · Develop new and/or improve maintenance systems. · Assist with budget preparations for production and maintenance by identifying equipment and tooling needs and developing cost estimates. · Collect maintenance related data from the documents daily. · 3D modeling experience (Solidworks) Preferred · Design tooling and verify line startup for new part numbers and capabilities · Communicate with sales and product design team · Develop new products from initial quoting through production lifespan Education and Work Experience Requirements: · B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering · Thorough knowledge of machine design, Solidworks, tooling, machine installation & developing PFEMA. · Microsoft office skills · Training or working knowledge of statistical analysis processes · Ability to interpret data and engineering drawings · Must have strong organizational and time management skills · Must have good verbal and written communication and team building skills · Must have strong problem solving skills · Strong work ethic · TPS · TPM · 5S · Autonomous Maintenance · Root Cause Analysis · Cost justification analysis · SolidWorks · Continuous improvement techniques · Pokayoke
See More Details >>An international automotive parts manufacturing company is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their facility near Bowling Green KY. A successful candidate has internship experience in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineer · Perform evaluation on the production lines and implement solution to minimize the downtime · Participate in tool and die maintenance team and support any production issues · Perform testing on products for product development and system improvement · Analyze data from test results, provide suggestions, and implement solutions for improvements · Provide training for tool and die section · Work closely with sales team to understand customer needs, satisfactions, and complains in order to apply to product design · Provide technical support for customers or internal employees if necessary · Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications of Mechanical Engineer · Internship experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering field · Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience or equivalent experience · Strong leadership skills in team environment and skills to bring positive atmosphere to the team · Ability to be flexible to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment · Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills · Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently · Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel · While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Bowling Green, KY, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally last between three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 321,129 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $407.92 per week in Bowling Green, KY. The job market is projected to grow, with a significant demand-supply gap creating favorable conditions for job seekers. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $103,000 annually for experienced specialists.
