Straightener Apprentice - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. • Santa Ana, CA

98d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings, offering an opportunity to be part of a globally recognized organization known for quality. The role provides daily challenges, problem-solving, and growth opportunities within a smart, energetic, and dedicated team. The STRAIGHTENER APPRENTICE will learn to inspect forgings and use various hand tools, presses, and devices to straighten forgings according to specifications.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 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

• Experience using measuring tools strongly desired.
• Basic blueprint reading skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift a plus.
• Microsoft Office skills a plus.
• Aluminum heat treating experience and certification a plus.
• Aluminum hardness and conductivity testing and certification 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 how to read blueprints.
• Learn to use tools, such as straight edges, protractors, dial indicators, micrometers, and height gauges, to check the dimensions, curves and angles of parts.
• Learn to straighten small forgings with hand tools such as mallets, hammers, and holding fixtures.
• Learn to set up and operate presses to straighten large forgings.
• Learn to maintain freezer logbook.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP leadership.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees