Die Handler - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

6d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn. Job Summary: We are looking for a Die Handler that will transport dies between storage and use, load dies onto forging press, maintain die storage, and performs other general labor as required including die setups.

Requirements

Completed High School.
Must be a certified forklift operator.
3 months related manufacturing/production experience.
Able to read and understand instructions.
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).)

Nice To Haves

Previous forging experience is preferred, but not required.
Blue print knowledge (a plus)

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment.
Drive and operate a forklift.
Operate Overhead Crane
Transport dies between storage and presses.
Clean and grease dies.
Review schedule and Plan daily work agenda
Operate a sandblast booth and a steam clean machine
Preassemble / disassemble tooling set-ups as required to specified procedures
Able to use a sledge hammer as part of assembly disassembly.
Load and unload dies from Car bottom furnaces
Assist in die set-ups at the press.
Return dies to correct locations in die storage.
Maintain computerized die inventory and perform audits.
Maintain die storage.
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.
Participate in departments 5s program.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed)
Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies
Demonstrates a firm commitment to achieving APP’s Key Results
Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to Lead / Supervisor / Manager.
Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported per APP’s safety policy.
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

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