1st Shift Blacksmith Apprentice (Press)

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up and operating various forging presses, working closely with a Blacksmith Apprentice. The position outlines different levels of responsibility and skill development, starting from an apprentice level and progressing through Level 3. The core duties include operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and potentially training others as proficiency increases. The company offers on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

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)).
Pass Written and Practical Test (for Level 1, 2, and 3).
Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel.
Basic Math and Measuring.
Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
Ability to follow specific instructions and directions.
Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Manufacturing Associate, Production Worker, Machine Operator, Welder, or Metal Fabricator.

Responsibilities

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.
Operate the forging press at console.
Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator.
Operate manipulator forklift.
Perform in-process inspection of product.
Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies).
Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings.
Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
Ability to train all levels.
Ability to operate mechanical press.
Skill to forge all closed die products.
Skill to forge all hand forge products.
Have an ability to operate billet saw.

Benefits

On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program
Medical
Dental
Vision
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