Heat Treat Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

8d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Heat Treat Apprentice will learn how to prepare a load, how to load into and unload from Heat Treat furnaces, and how to monitor and document the entire process to ensure our products meeting / exceeding industry / customer requirements.

Requirements

1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
On-the-job training will be provided for this position.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
Basic Math (addition, subtraction, decimal points, tolerance).
Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate forklift strongly preferred.
Microsoft Office skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment at the work area all the time.
Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job.
Learn to acquire skills and knowledge to visually inspect forgings and racks for cleanliness and satisfactory condition.
Learn to acquire the expertise to rack forgings in accordance with racking plans and industry best practices.
Learn the best practice in preparation for furnace loading.
Acquire the skill to set and monitor furnace temperatures.
Acquire the skill to prepare furnace unloading.
Acquire the skill and knowledge to perform hardness and conductivity inspection under direct supervision.
Acquire the knowledge to document the entire heat treat processes.
Learn to fill out various Checklists as directed.
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

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