Straightener Apprentice - 1st Shift

About the role

The STRAIGHTENER APPRENTICE will learn how to inspect forgings and how to use a variety of hand tools, presses, and devices to straighten the forgings according to their specifications.

Responsibilities

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment at the work area all the time.
• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Show strong commitment to good attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.
• Achieve quality and production requirements as per job-specific travelers.
• Involvement in total quality management projects for continuous improvement.
• Incorporate LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
• Adhere to APP’s policies and procedures, including code of conduct and ethics, product safety, employee safety, and cultural beliefs.
• Support plant quality system goals and productivity goals within the scope of the job.
• Learn to read blueprints.
• Learn to use tools such as straight edges, protractors, dial indicators, micrometers, and height gauges to check dimensions, curves, and angles of parts.
• Learn to straighten small forgings with hand tools like mallets, hammers, and holding fixtures.
• Learn to set up and operate presses to straighten large forgings.
• Learn to maintain freezer logbook.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by APP leadership.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, decimal points, tolerance).
• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.
• Experience using measuring tools strongly desired.
• Basic blueprint reading skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift a plus.
• Microsoft Office skills a plus.
• Aluminum heat treating experience and certification a plus.
• Aluminum hardness and conductivity testing and certification a plus.

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.
• 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.
• Compensation: $20.00 - $23.97 an hour.
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Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

APP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and vets.