Heat Treat Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Annual Bonus

401k (Company matches up to 4%)

ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products in Santa Ana, California, is seeking a Heat Treat Apprentice to learn the heat treat process and ensure product quality. The role involves preparing loads for furnaces, monitoring processes, and supporting quality management initiatives.

With a focus on personal growth, the position offers extensive on-the-job training and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to operate forklift strongly preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare loads for Heat Treat furnaces.
• Monitor and document the heat treat process.
• Participate in total quality management projects.
• Support quality system goals and improvements.

Skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Basic Math skills

Basic English skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office skills

Education

1-2 years of High School or equivalent

Job description

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

The Heat Treat Apprentice will learn how to prepare a load, how to load into and unload from Heat Treat furnaces, and how to monitor and document the entire process to ensure our products meeting / exceeding industry / customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment at the work area all the time.
• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
• Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job.
• Learn to acquire skills and knowledge to visually inspect forgings and racks for cleanliness and satisfactory condition.
• Learn to acquire the expertise to rack forgings in accordance with racking plans and industry best practices.
• Learn the best practice in preparation for furnace loading.
• Acquire the skill to set and monitor furnace temperatures.
• Acquire the skill to prepare furnace unloading.
• Acquire the skill and knowledge to perform hardness and conductivity inspection under direct supervision.
• Acquire the knowledge to document the entire heat treat processes.
• Learn to fill out various Checklists as directed.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• On-the-job training will be provided for this position.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US 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)).
• Basic Math (addition, subtraction, decimal points, tolerance).
• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.
• Ability to operate forklift strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills a plus.

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

$20.00 - $23.97 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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Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and vets.