Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift Aerospace​/Manufacturing

Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift (5AM - 3:30PM) Aerospace/Manufacturing

3209 W Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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:

The CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and make the associated miscellaneous forge tooling.

Job Requirements:

• Efficient in basic shop math.
• Read die drawings and blueprints.
• Lay out own work on machines according to die requirements.
• Set-up and operate all conventional Die Shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. with little or no supervision.
• Machine wraps and rings.
• Recognize and replace any dull or chipped tooling.
• Re-work tryout dies as required.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
• Ensure quality parts to meet customers’ and APP’s requirements.
• Work at an acceptable level of productivity.
• 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 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 APP leadership.

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required.
• Must be certified to operate a forklift.
• Some on-the-job training is provided for this position.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and die designs.
• Demonstrate proficiency with shop math including calculations with decimals and fractions, basic trigonometry and geometry.
• Use and read precision measuring instruments.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US 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)).
• English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Highly detailed, organized and deadline‑oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high‑paced multi‑tasking environment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all employees across all levels and departments at APP.

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)

Compensation: $20.50 - $28.31 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.

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