Blacksmith Apprentice - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up and operating forging presses, working closely with a Blacksmith Apprentice. The position includes various levels of responsibility, from basic setup and operation to training others and operating specialized machinery. The job requires attention to quality and production standards, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and a promote-within program.

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.
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

Ability to display skills of Level 1 plus.
Ability to display talents of Level 1 & 2.

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.
Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
Train all levels.
Operate mechanical press.
Forge all closed die products.
Forge all hand forge products.
Use and operate equipment and machinery.
Follow specific instructions and directions.
Work in a demanding fast paced environment.

Benefits

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.