Press Lead - 2nd Shift (Manufacturing)

Aluminum-Precision-Products-; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

9 paid holidays

401k matching

ESOP profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum-Precision-Products- in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Lead in our Press department to assist the supervisor in directing work activities. As a working lead, you will instruct, direct, and inform employees while continuing to perform your regular duties.

Requirements include 3+ years in production, press/forging background preferred, ability to lift 30 lbs, English proficiency, and willingness to work overtime. We offer benefits and opportunity for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a production environment.
• Prior experience in a press department or forging would be a plus.
• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension).
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet deadlines.
• Position involves rotation to move parts from press to basket.
• Ability to frequently lift parts up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the Press department assisting the supervisor in directing work activities.
• Instruct, direct and inform employees on the tasks to be performed.
• Provide work direction, instruction, feedback and assist team as needed.
• Explain use of tools, equipment and production processes.
• Ensure attendance and start-of-shift reporting.
• Maintain accurate part-counts and ensure quality requirements are met.

Skills

Production experience

Press/forging background

PPE compliance

English proficiency

Overtime availability

Manual material handling

Team communication

Attendance reliability

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Lead in our Press department that will assist the supervisor in the direction of assigned work activities. As a working lead, this position will instruct, direct, and inform employees on work to be performed. As a working Lead Person, you will continue to perform your regular job/work function and duties.

Job Requirements:

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time is critical as attendance is vital to our operation.
• Perform all functions of a Press Operator.
• Will provide work direction, instruction, feedback and assist Press Department team in performance of job duties.
• Explain use of tools, equipment and production process.
• Confirm all employees report to work at the start of the shift.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with employees across all levels and departments within APP.
• Provide job cross-training when/where necessary.
• Retrieve the forged part from the die and place into etch basket.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Act as first point of contact for troubleshooting and issue resolution or escalation.
• Maintain regular communication with Lead A and Supervisor.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a production environment.
• Prior experience in a press department or forging would be a plus.
• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension)
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.
• Position involves constant rotation to move parts from press to basket.
• Ability to frequently lift parts that can exceed 30 lbs. to and from press using material handling equipment for assistance.

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.

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

This role may be a good fit for you if you have had experience as a Press Operator, Machine Operator, Metal Forming Operator, Forging Operator, Stamping Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator, Fabrication Technician, Metal Fabricator, Grinder / Deburrer, Aerospace Manufacturing Operator, or Production Worker.

Compensation:

$21.00 - $25.00 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.