Blacksmith Apprentice

Job Title: Blacksmith Apprentice - 1st Shift

About the Role

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings.

Key Responsibilities

• Apprentice Level:
• Perform set-up, including adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assemblies.
• Load stock/parts into conveyor oven.
• Instruct Trainee to ensure production of quality parts.
• Check stock and die temperatures before forging parts.
• Position stock/part for spray-on lubrication process.
• Position the piece into the forging die using tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist, and/or overhead crane.
• Ensure quality and production requirements are met as per job-specific travelers.
• Level 1:
• Operate the forging press at the console.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to ensure production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Ensure quality and production requirements are met as per job-specific travelers.
• Level 2:
• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies).
• Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
• Perform in-process inspection of Hand Forgings.
• Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
• Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
• Level 3:
• Ability to train all levels.
• Ability to operate mechanical press.
• Skill to forge all closed die products.
• Skill to forge all hand forge products.
• Ability to operate billet saw.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education and/or Experience:
• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ months related manufacturing/production experience.
• Level 1, 2 & 3 require passing a Written and Practical Test.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal, and comprehension).
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel.
• Basic Math and Measuring.
• Level 3 requires ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Level 3 requires ability to follow specific instructions and directions.
• Level 3 requires ability to work in a demanding fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Associate, Production Worker, Machine Operator, Welder, or Metal Fabricator may be a good fit.
• Must be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations if access to ITAR and/or EAR information is required.

Compensation

• Apprentice: $20 - $22.00 per hour
• Level 1: $22 - $24.50 per hour
• Level 2: $24 - $27.50 per hour
• Level 3: $27 - $32 per hour

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 through 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.