Die Shop Helper - 2nd Shift

Aluminum-Precision-Products-; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

9 paid holidays

401k with company match

ESOPEmployee Profit Sharing

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products is seeking a Die Shop Helper in Santa Ana, CA. The role trains you to polish dies, take casts, turn stock, and operate shop machinery to support production, with a strong emphasis on safety and attendance.

The position requires tool handling, English proficiency, and compliance with ITAR/EAR constraints. Excellent benefits accompany competitive hourly pay and an ESOP company culture.

Qualifications

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all times.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Use various tools (i.e., Deburring Tools, Grinders and Hand drills).
• English (Speaking, Reading, and Verbal Comprehension).

Responsibilities

• Polish dies and prepare them for production runs.
• Take casts and turn stock as part of the die shop process.
• Operate all dieshop machinery as trained.
• Return used tooling from presses for evaluation.
• Examine tooling to identify potential issues and defects.
• Polish dies and prepare them for next production run.
• Maintain housekeeping and organize Die Shop.

Skills

PPE usage

Drug-free workplace

Tool handling

English proficiency

Tools

Deburring tools

Grinders

Hand drills

Job description

3209 W Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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 DIESHOP HELPER that can start working right away. We will train a person to polish dies, take casts, turn stock and to operate all of our machinery.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Evaluate tooling for damage and wear.
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.
• Return used tooling from presses to die shop for evaluation.
• Examine and inspect tooling to recognize a potential problem.
• Evaluate and Polish dies, preparing them for next production run.
• Ability to remove and place tooling in proper location.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
• Maintain housekeeping and organize Die Shop.
• Assure that the quality of tooling requirements is met.

Skill Requirements:

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all times.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Use various tools. (i.e., Deburring Tools, Grinders and Hand drills).
• English (Speaking, Reading, and Verbal Comprehension).

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why work for APP?

• 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)

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

APP, Inc. engineers and manufactures certain products that are considered ITAR-controlled items under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Consistent with ITAR, any position at APP, Inc. that involves work with the engineering or manufacturing functions of the Company may only be filled by a candidate who is (i) a citizen of the United States, or (ii) a person who has been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws. Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. 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).)

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3209 W Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA