Forge Apprentice: Hands-on Training & Growth Path

Colonial Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits

Job summary

Colonial Group in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Apprentice to learn and operate forging presses across Level 1–3 roles on the manufacturing floor. Responsibilities include setup, loading stock, coaching trainees, and quality checks.

Compensation ranges by level ($20–$32/hr) with on-the-job training and advancement opportunities; benefits are offered. This is an on-site production role requiring basic English and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience.
• Pass Written and Practical Test

Responsibilities

• Operate the forging press at console and lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Load stock/parts into conveyor oven.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
• Perform in-process inspection of product and ensure quality and production requirements are met.
• Train other levels and operate billet saw as needed.

Skills

Basic English

Communication

Basic Math

Measuring

Equipment operation

Instruction following

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School or equivalent

Pass Written and Practical Test

Job description

Colonial Group in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Apprentice to learn and operate forging presses across Level 1–3 roles on the manufacturing floor. Responsibilities include setup, loading stock, coaching trainees, and quality checks.

Compensation ranges by level ($20–$32/hr) with on-the-job training and advancement opportunities; benefits are offered. This is an on-site production role requiring basic English and reliability.