Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift

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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Intro paragraph about APP: "Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader... opportunity to be part... challenged daily... solving problems... working with smart... opportunity to grow and learn." This is about the role/company. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". We'll put under

About the role

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containing that. - Job Summary: "The CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and make the associated miscellaneous forge tooling." This is a summary; could be part of About the role or separate. We'll include in About the role paragraph. - Job Requirements: list of duties/responsibilities. This is a long list: Efficient in basic shop math. Read die drawings and blueprints. Lay out own work on machines according to die requirements. Set-up and operate all conventional Die Shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. with little or no supervision. Machine wraps and rings. Make miscellaneous forge tooling. Recognize and replace any dull or chipped tooling. Transport dies by forklift. Perform basic die repair. Re-work tryout dies as required. Assure quality and production requirements are met. Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement. Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required. Ensure quality parts to meet customers’ and APP’s requirements. Work at an acceptable level of productivity. Uphold safe and honest work habits and practices. Follow company policies and procedures. In an effort to achieve continuous improvement, APP expects a willingness from employees to be cross-trained on multiple operations. Ensure adherence to all process specifications. Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job. Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP leadership. We can put these under

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• each item. - Skill Requirements: list: Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required. Must be certified to operate a forklift. Some on-the-job training is provided for this position. Read and comprehend blueprints and die designs. Demonstrate proficiency with shop math including calculations with decimals and fractions, basic trigonometry and geometry. Use and read precision measuring instruments. English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension). Highly detailed, organized and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high paced multi-tasking environment. Communicate effectively and professionally with all employees across all levels and departments at APP. This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We can split into Requirements (maybe experience, certifications) and Skills (technical abilities). But we have headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide what goes where. The posting has "Job Requirements" (duties) and "Skill Requirements" (qualifications/skills). We could treat "Job Requirements" as Responsibilities. Then "Skill Requirements" as Qualifications and Skills combined. But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine Qualifications and Skills into one

  Skills

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  Qualifications

  . The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple. We need to include only those with real content. We have content for: - About the role (intro + job summary) - Responsibilities (duties list) - Qualifications (maybe experience, certifications, citizenship, ITAR etc.) - Skills (shop math, blueprint reading, measuring instruments, communication, etc.) - Benefits (list of benefits) - Pay (compensation range) - Schedule? Not mentioned explicitly. No schedule info. So we omit Schedule. We also have "Why work for APP?" which includes benefits list. So Benefits section. We also have compensation paragraph. We need to ensure we don't repeat boilerplate like EEO, accessibility, etc. Remove those. Now craft HTML. We'll produce:

  About the role

  Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be 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. The CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and make the associated miscellaneous forge tooling.

  Responsibilities

  • Efficient in basic shop math.
  • Read die drawings and blueprints.
  • Lay out own work on machines according to die requirements.
  • Set-up and operate all conventional Die Shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. with little or no supervision.
  • Machine wraps and rings.
  • Make miscellaneous forge tooling.
  • Recognize and replace any dull or chipped tooling.
  • Transport dies by forklift.
  • Perform basic die repair.
  • Re-work tryout dies as required.
  • Assure quality and production requirements are met.
  • Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
  • Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
  • Ensure quality parts to meet customers’ and APP’s requirements.
  • Work at an acceptable level of productivity.
  • Uphold safe and honest work habits and practices.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • In an effort to achieve continuous improvement, APP expects a willingness from employees to be cross-trained on multiple operations.
  • Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
  • Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job.
  • Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP leadership.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required.
  • Must be certified to operate a forklift.
  • Some on-the-job training is provided for this position.
  • Read and comprehend blueprints and die designs.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with shop math including calculations with decimals and fractions, basic trigonometry and geometry.
  • Use and read precision measuring instruments.
  • English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
  • Highly detailed, organized and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high paced multi‑tasking environment.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with all employees across all levels and departments at APP.
  • This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  But note we already used some skill items in Qualifications; maybe better to separate Skills: shop math, blueprint reading, measuring instruments, communication, etc. However we have overlapping. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section called "Qualifications & Skills". But headings list includes both; we could still use both but ensure each has substantive content. We could split: Qualifications: experience, certifications, on-the-job training, citizenship/ITAR. Skills: shop math, blueprint reading, measuring instruments, communication, detail-oriented, etc. Let's do that. Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required. - Must be certified to operate a forklift. - Some on-the-job training is provided for this position. - This position may require access to information subject to ITAR/EAR. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Skills: - Read and comprehend blueprints and die designs. - Demonstrate proficiency with shop math including calculations with decimals and fractions, basic trigonometry and geometry. - Use and read precision measuring instruments. - English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension). - Highly detailed, organized and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high paced multi‑tasking environment. - Communicate effectively and professionally with all employees across all levels and departments at APP. Now Benefits: From "Why work for APP?" list: - Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee - Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children - Generous Vacation Time - 9 Paid Holidays - Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s) - 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 We'll put each as
• . Pay: - Compensation: $20.25 - $25.96 an hour. 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. APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company, and we are committed to the long-term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan. This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under