Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Conventional Machinist operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and to make associated miscellaneous forge tooling. The role includes setting up and operating equipment with little or no supervision, performing basic die repair, reworking tryout dies, and transporting dies by forklift. The machinist is expected to meet quality, production, and productivity requirements, follow process specifications and company policies, and work safely and honestly. Employees are expected to be willing to cross-train on multiple operations and to support continuous improvement, quality-system, and productivity goals.

On-the-job training is provided. The position requires reading blueprints and die designs, applying shop math, and using precision measuring instruments. Applicants may need to meet U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements if the job involves access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR.

Compensation is $20.25–$25.96 per hour. Pay within the range depends on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Requirements

• Efficient in basic shop math, including decimals, fractions, basic trigonometry, and geometry.
• Read and comprehend blueprints, die drawings, and die designs.
• Set up and operate conventional Die Shop machinery with little or no supervision.
• Use and read precision measuring instruments.
• Must be certified to operate a forklift.
• Must be certified to operate a crane.
• English reading, writing, verbal communication, and comprehension skills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with employees across all levels and departments.
• Be highly detailed, organized, and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus, and work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements if access to ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled information is required: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for forging presses and make miscellaneous forge tooling.
• Lay out work on machines according to die requirements.
• Set up and operate mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other conventional Die Shop machinery with little or no supervision.
• Machine wraps and rings.
• Recognize and replace dull or chipped tooling.
• Transport dies by forklift.
• Perform basic die repair and rework tryout dies as required.
• Meet quality, production, and productivity requirements, including customer and APP requirements.
• Participate in total quality management projects, LEAN manufacturing, and SPC activities as required.
• Follow process specifications, company policies, and procedures, and maintain safe and honest work practices.
• Support plant quality-system and productivity goals and improvements.
• Be willing to cross-train on multiple operations.
• Perform other duties as instructed by APP leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous company contributions and low employee cost.
• Life insurance, 100% company paid, covering the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Generous vacation time.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s.
• Sick time.
• Annual bonus based on the company meeting Key Results.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 4%.
• ESOP employee profit sharing.
• Retirement plan, 100% company paid.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed