Product Process Technician - 1st Shift

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

About the Role

The Product Process Technician will distribute departmental records and support companywide manufacturing processes, focusing on aluminum aerospace open and closed die forgings. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry and APP standards.

Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with Product Development Engineers and continuous improvement teams to generate data (OTD, costing, efficiency, effectiveness) for improvement projects.
• Generate forge procedures and work instructions.
• Standardize the tryout process for all locations, where possible.
• Embrace and promote the company’s cultural beliefs to achieve Key Results.
• Support other APP, Inc. facilities.
• Interact on the shop floor to problem solve and optimize current processes and procedures.
• Provide reports and updates to various levels of the organization.
• Perform other essential duties as required by APP Leadership.
• Gather and interpret process cause-and-effect data.
• Order tryout stock and internal materials.
• Provide production support, monitor production runs, and generate comparative run data for performance tracking.
• Schedule and coordinate developmental runs with management.
• Review and analyze forging simulation data to detect issues.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Intermediate computer skills: proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, ERP systems, and related programs.
• Strong English skills (reading, writing, verbal, comprehension).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Positive and professional attitude with a drive for results.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Organizational, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel for business.
• Basic knowledge of interpreting blueprints, customer specifications, and GD&T.
• Ability to use various measuring equipment required for the job.
• Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to effectively communicate across departments and personnel.

Employee Requirements

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Report any equipment or facility defects to a supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Always comply with proper PPE.
• Operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Comply with APP’s policies and procedures, including code of conduct, ethics, product safety, and employee safety.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Attend all required training to advance job-related skills.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote-from-within program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contributions and low employee cost.
• Life insurance: 100% company-paid, covering employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Generous vacation time and 9 paid holidays.
• Holiday shutdown (Christmas through New Year’s).
• Sick time.
• Annual bonus based on company meeting Key Results.
• 401k with company match up to 4%.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – 100% company-paid profit-sharing retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$25.57 - $36.26 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 posting. Pay within this range will depend on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.