Blacksmith Apprentice (1st Shift, Alton)

About the role

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice: Perform set-up including any adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assemblies as needed. Load stock/parts into conveyor oven. Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts. Check stock and die temperatures before forging parts. Position stock/part for spray-on lubrication process. Position the piece into the forging die with use of tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist and/or overhead crane. Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Level 1: Closed Die Operate the forging press at console. Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts. Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts. Maintain accurate part-counts of current production. Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers. Hand Forge Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator. Operate manipulator forklift. Perform in-process inspection of product. Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Level 2: Perform in-process inspection of product. Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies). Hand Forge Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve. In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings. Operate the manipulator forklift. Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
• Level 3: Ability to train all levels. Skill to forge all closed die products. Skill to forge all hand forge products. Have an ability to operate billet saw.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: 1-2 years of High School or equivalent. 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience. In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person (U.S. Person = a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
• Basic Math and Measuring

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

• Apprentice: $20 - 22.00 per hour
• Level 1: $22 - $24.50 per hour
• Level 2: $24 - $27.50 per hour
• Level 3: $27 - $32 per hour

Schedule

This role may be a good fit for you if you have had experience as a Manufacturing Associate, Production Worker, Machine Operator, Welder, or Metal Fabricator.

Why work for APP?

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee.
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results).
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Accessibility

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Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and vets.