Blacksmith Apprentice (2nd Shift, Alton)

Aluminum Precision Products · Santa Ana, CA · 3 mo ago

Manufacturing$20–$22/hrFull-time

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: Closed Die: 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 billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
Level 3: Closed Die: Ability to train all levels. Skill to forge all closed die products. Hand Forge: Ability to train all levels. 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)
Tuition reimbursement
Compensation: 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

Pay

This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.