Forging Forklift Operator - Global Growth & Training

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance – company paid

Generous vacation time

9 paid holidays

401k with company match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is a global leader in aluminum forgings. We invite you to join a team that values quality, growth, and collaboration. The Blacksmith role advances across Level 1–3 with hands-on operation of forging presses, inspection tasks, and coaching for trainees.

Expect varied responsibilities from operating the press to training others, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Accessibility and ITAR/EAR considerations apply as described.

Qualifications

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel.
• Basic Math and Measuring.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forging press at console.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to assure production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met as per travelers.
• Instruct loader on use of tong manipulator.
• Operate manipulator forklift.
• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• In-process inspection of Hand Forgings.
• Train all levels in Level 3 responsibilities.
• Operate billet saw to cut raw material.

Skills

Basic English

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Billet saw

Forging press

Manipulator forklift

Job description

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is a global leader in aluminum forgings. We invite you to join a team that values quality, growth, and collaboration. The Blacksmith role advances across Level 1–3 with hands-on operation of forging presses, inspection tasks, and coaching for trainees.

Expect varied responsibilities from operating the press to training others, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Accessibility and ITAR/EAR considerations apply as described.