Router Operator - 2nd Shift (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products, a global leader in aluminum forgings, seeks a Router Operator to inspect forged parts and remove excess metal using a router tool. You will set up tooling, mount parts, and verify conformance to blueprints and travelers.

Expect to work in a safety‑driven, fast‑paced environment with OT as needed. Qualified candidates have 3 months of related manufacturing experience, pass PPE and ITAR requirements, and can operate in high-temperature areas.

Qualifications

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Visually and by touch will inspect forged parts and work pieces for excess metal.
• Perform tooling set‑up as required for specified parts.
• Select the proper size of cutters and bearings for routing parts and remove excess metal from manufactured parts to blueprint specifications and shop orders.
• Mount parts and work pieces in holding fixture or hand hold to secure.
• Remove defects with air‑powered deburring tools.
• Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job‑specific travelers.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Comply with all APP Inc safety rules and company policies.
• Read blueprints and ICL's.
• Use of precision tools (calipers, scissor micrometer, height gage, ball/flat micrometer, etc.).
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forged parts for forging flash extension and excess metal.
• Use a router tool to remove excess metal from parts.
• Set up tooling for specified parts and mount parts in fixtures.
• Ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and shop orders.
• Maintain part counts and prioritize quality.
• Report equipment or facility defects to supervisor.

Skills

PPE compliance

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint knowledge

US citizenship or US Person

English proficiency

Overtime willingness

Stand for long hours in hot area

Tools

Calipers

Scissor micrometer

Height gauge

Ball micrometer

Flat micrometer

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're looking for a ROUTER OPERATOR that will inspect forged parts for any forging flash extension and/or excess metal from manufactured parts. You will use a router tool to remove excess metal from the parts.

Job Requirements

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Visually and by touch will inspect forged parts and work pieces for excess metal.
• Perform tooling set‑up as required for specified parts.
• Select the proper size of cutters and bearings for routing parts and remove excess metal from manufactured parts to blueprint specifications and shop orders.
• Mount parts and work pieces in holding fixture or hand hold to secure.
• Remove defects with air‑powered deburring tools.
• Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job‑specific travelers.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Comply with all APP Inc safety rules and company policies.
• Read blueprints and ICL's.
• Use of precision tools (calipers, scissor micrometer, height gage, ball/flat micrometer, etc.).
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.
• 3 months of related manufacturing/production experience.
• Blueprint knowledge is a plus.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension).
• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.
• Will stand on feet 80% of the time and work in area that can exceed 90F throughout the work year.

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).
• 401(k) (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 Polisher, Production Worker, Deburrer, Grinder, Saw Operator, Welder, or Metal Fabricator.

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 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.

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 401(k) 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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