Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Aluminum Precision Products (APP), an international manufacturer of aluminum forgings, is hiring for a role described in the posting as Blacksmith. The position involves setting up and operating forging presses and working in communication with the Blacksmith Apprentice. Duties and qualifications vary by level. At Level 1, work includes operating a forging press at the console, lubricating die surfaces and stock or parts, instructing a trainee, tracking production counts, operating a manipulator forklift, and meeting quality and production requirements. Level 2 adds inspection of products, operating presses for hand-forge operations and stress relieving, handling standard and complex closed-die shapes, instructing a manipulator-forklift operator, and cutting raw material with a billet saw as needed. Level 3 includes training employees at all levels and forging all closed-die and hand-forge products, with the ability to operate a mechanical press and billet saw. The role requires basic English and math skills, measuring ability, communication with coworkers, supervisors, and quality-control personnel, and the ability to follow instructions and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. The posting lists hourly pay ranges of $22–$24.50 for Level 1, $24–$27.50 for Level 2, and $27–$32 for Level 3. Pay within the ranges depends on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, and business needs. The position may require access to information controlled by ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. government export-regulation eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations. APP is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Requirements

1–2 years of high school or equivalent education is listed for Levels 1 and 2; Level 3 lists 1–2 years of high school or equivalent.
At least 3 months of related manufacturing or production experience for Levels 1 and 2.
Pass a written and practical test for Levels 1 and 2.
Basic English skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, a supervisor, and quality-control personnel.
Basic math and measuring skills.
Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
Ability to follow specific instructions and directions.
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Meet U.S. government export-regulation eligibility requirements for access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Responsibilities

Operate the forging press at the console for closed-die work.
Lubricate die surfaces and stock or parts.
Instruct trainees to help ensure production of quality parts.
Maintain accurate production part counts.
Meet quality and production requirements specified in job-specific travelers.
Instruct the loader in use of the tong manipulator.
Operate the manipulator forklift.
Perform in-process inspection of products and hand forgings.
Operate forging presses for hand-forge operations and stress relieving.
Run standard and complex closed-die shapes, including wrap dies.
Instruct the operator of the manipulator forklift.
Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
Train employees at all levels.
Forge closed-die and hand-forge products.
Operate a mechanical press and billet saw, as applicable to Level 3 duties.

Benefits

On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement through a promote-within program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous company contribution and low employee cost.
Life insurance, 100% company paid, covering the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Generous vacation time.
9 paid holidays.
Holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s.
Sick time.
Annual bonus based on company achievement of key results.
401(k) with company match up to 4%.
ESOP employee profit-sharing retirement plan, 100% company paid.
Tuition reimbursement.