Furnace Loader (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

Life insurance

Vacation time

9 Paid Holidays

401k match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum-Precision-Products- is seeking a Furnace Loader to transport and handle parts between operations and departments. You will move parts, monitor ovens, and ensure accuracy of travelers and schedules.

This role requires forklift experience, good attendance, safety-mindedness, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Join our team and contribute to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Maintain traceability when handling parts.
• Keep an accurate count of parts.
• Follow and respect supervisor’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Transport parts between operations using a forklift.
• Check with etch department to determine parts status.
• Monitor ovens, charts and work in progress.
• Load and unload parts into carts or baskets.
• Maintain accurate part counts and traceability.
• Follow daily schedule and priority of jobs.
• Ensure correct oven temperature and alloy codes.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Part handling

Communication with supervisor

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Furnace Loader that will be responsible for transporting and handling of parts between operations and departments.

Job Requirements

• Checks with etch department to determine which parts are finished and ready to move to heat treat or be cut.
• Checks the ovens, charts and status of work in-progress and keeps the job moving to the next operation appropriately.
• Take copies of travelers to production to inform them of status of job for planning.
• Refer to daily schedule to determine priority of jobs to move into press ovens.
• Check travelers to ensure the right oven temperature is being used.
• Load ovens after confirming that the alloy and code for the job and traveler match. (Alert Press Lead if it does not match).
• Continually remove parts from press tables, place in baskets and move to etch.
• Using a forklift, transport parts between operations.
• Load and unload parts into cart or etching basket.
• Maintain traceability when handling parts.
• Keep accurate part-counts.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet the needs of needs.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Survey the surrounding work area for pedestrian safety.
• Understand written and verbal instructions.
• Keep an accurate count of parts.
• Work under direct supervision throughout shift.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Follow and respect supervisor’s direction.
• Ensure quality parts to meet customers’ and APP’s requirements.
• Work at an acceptable level of productivity.
• Maintain a non-combative, positive work attitude.
• Uphold safe and honest work habits and practices.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• In an effort to achieve continuous improvement, APP expects a willingness from employees to be cross-trained on multiple operations.

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)
• Tuition reimbursement

This job would be a good fit for you if you have experience in Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Press, Forging, Machine Operator, or Material Handler.

Compensation

$18.50 - $20.50 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.