Tool and Design Assistant - 1st Shift

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.

The Tool and Design Assistant will be responsible for distributing departmental records, supporting company wide manufacturing processes. The position requires intercompany departmental collaboration related to aluminum aerospace open and closed die forgings. The Tool and Design Assistant will be working as part of cross-functional teams to focus on the improvement of safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry and APP standards.

• Document review new and existing job documents, I.E. (drawings/model comparisons), and route 3D Cad files for design and tool builds in compliance with APP document control procedures.
• Maintain digital and hardcopy master files facilitated through APPs NPI Group.
• Work in coordination with Product Development Engineer and continuous improvement teams to generate data, (OTD, costing, efficiency, effectiveness), for improvement projects.
• Maintain and release ECR, ECN, and Operational Record Sheets per APP document control procedures.
• Model downloads, (customer FTP sites).
• IFS P.O. creation, (tooling, supplies).
• Route pending engineering changes, (Customer revision level inquiries).
• Perform other duties as required by APP Leadership that are essential with the job duties.

• Intermediate Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Applicant Should comfortably work with standard PC applications, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Internet) as well as using ERP and related computer programs.
• English (reading, writing, verbal, comprehend).
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Basic add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages.
• Have a positive and have a professional attitude.
• Must be willing and able to drive results.
• Possess critical thinking, problem solving, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Possess organizational, analytical, writing, and people skills.
• Ability to travel for business.
• Basic knowledge of interpreting blueprints, customer specifications, GD&T.
• Ability to use various measuring equipment required for the job.
• Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
• Effectively communicate across departments and personnel.

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.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to Supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Always comply with proper PPE.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• Comply with APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct, ethics, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Must attend all training required to advance skills related to the job

• On‑the‑job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low…