Hot Inspector - 2nd Shift

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Generous vacation

9 paid holidays

Holiday shutdown

Sick time

Annual bonus

401k match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is seeking a Hot Inspector to inspect hot in-process forgings, ensuring the forging procedure is followed and quality is maintained. The role requires reading blueprints, verifying dimensions with instruments, and collaborating with QC, press leads, and operators to uphold product standards.

Responsibilities include verifying surface finish, grain direction, tolerances, and participating in LEAN, SPC, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be a certified forklift operator.
• Some high school, vocational school, or similar work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hot forgings for fill and any visible defects including metal flow defects.
• Inspect down-size (die closure) as per the AQS plan.
• Verify the surface finish, stock location and grain direction.
• Use various measurement instruments to verify the dimensions of forged parts.
• Compare inspection data with the required tolerances based on blueprints, travelers, and any accompanying documents.
• Actively communicate with quality control personnel, press leads, and press operators to ensure quality forgings.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skills

Read blueprints

Forklift operator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

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

We are looking for a Hot Inspector to perform inspection of hot in-process forgings to ensure the forging procedure is being followed correctly.

Job Requirements

• Inspect hot forgings for fill and any visible defects including metal flow defects.
• Inspect down-size (die closure) as per the AQS plan.
• Verify the surface finish, stock location and grain direction.
• Use various measurement instruments to verify the dimensions of forged parts.
• Compare inspection data with the required tolerances based on blueprints, travelers, and any accompanying documents.
• Actively communicate with quality control personnel, press leads, and press operators to ensure quality forgings.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• Some high school, vocational school, or similar work experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must be a certified forklift operator.

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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

Compensation:

$20.00 - $24.73 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.

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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