Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 role requires efficient use of basic shop math, the ability to read die drawings and blueprints, and to lay out work on machines according to die requirements. The machinist will set-up and operate all conventional Die Shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc., with little or no supervision. Responsibilities include machining wraps and rings, making miscellaneous forge tooling, recognizing and replacing dull or chipped tooling, transporting dies by forklift, performing basic die repair, and reworking tryout dies as required. The position also involves assuring quality and production requirements are met, participating in total quality management projects, LEAN manufacturing, and SPC activities to achieve continuous improvement. Ensuring quality parts to meet customer and APP requirements, working at an acceptable level of productivity, and upholding safe and honest work habits are essential. Employees are expected to be cross-trained on multiple operations and ensure adherence to all process specifications. Support for the Plant quality system goals and productivity goals is also required. Any other duties not mentioned may be assigned by APP leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required.
Must be certified to operate a forklift.
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.
In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
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.

Nice To Haves

Some on-the-job training is provided for this position.

Responsibilities

Operate conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press.
Make associated miscellaneous forge tooling.
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.
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.

Benefits

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