Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Aluminum-Precision-Products-; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous vacation

9 Paid Holidays

Holiday shutdown

Sick time

Annual bonus

401k matching

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum-Precision-Products is seeking skilled Blacksmith personnel to set up and operate forging presses. This role supports Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 duties across closed die and hand forge operations, with emphasis on safety, quality, and training tasks for trainees.

Level 1–3 responsibilities include operation, inspection, and equipment handling. Compensation is hourly with progressive levels, and the company emphasizes on-the-job training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

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.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator.
• Operate manipulator forklift.
• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies).
• Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
• In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings.
• Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
• Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
• Ability to train all levels.
• Skill to forge all closed die products.
• Skill to forge all hand forge products.
• Have an ability to operate billet saw.
• Ability to train all levels.

Skills

Basic English

Communication

Basic Math

Measuring

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forging press

Billet saw

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary: Blacksmith sets up and operates the various forging presses, working in constant communication with the Blacksmith Apprentice. See different levels below:

Level 1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Closed Die

• Operate the forging press at console.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.

Hand Forge

• Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator
• Operate manipulator forklift
• Perform in-process inspection of product
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

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

Level 2

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have ability to display skills of Level 1 plus:

Closed Die

• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies)

Hand Forge

• Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
• In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings
• Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
• Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

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

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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

Level 3

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have ability to display talents of Level 1 & 2

Closed Die

• Ability to train all levels
• Ability to operate mechanical press
• Skill to forge all closed die products

Hand Forge

• Ability to train all levels
• Skill to forge all hand forge products
• Have an ability to operate billet saw

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
• Basic Math and measuring
• Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

Why work for APP?

• 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

Compensation:

Level 1: $22 - $24.50 per hour

Level 2: $24 - $27.50 per hour

Level 3: $27 - $32 per 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.