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Blacksmith Apprentice; 2nd Shift, Press

Job in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92704, USA
Listing for: Aluminum Precision Products
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Blacksmith Apprentice (2nd Shift, Press)

Blacksmith

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: Blacksmith sets up and operates the various forging presses, working in constant communication with the Blacksmith Apprentice. See different levels below:

Apprentice

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform set-up including any adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assemblies as needed.
  • Load stock/parts into conveyor oven.
  • Instruct Trainee to assure the 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 with use of tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist and/or overhead crane
  • Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

  • 1
    -2 years of High School or equivalent.
  • 3+ month's related manufacturing/production experience.
  • 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)).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
  • Basic Math and Measuring
Level 1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Closed Die:

  • Operate the forging press at console.
  • Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
  • Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
  • Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
  • Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.

Hand Forge:

  • Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator
  • Operate manipulator forklift
  • Perform in-process inspection of product
  • Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

  • 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
  • 3+ month's related manufacturing/production experience.
  • Pass Written and Practical Test
  • 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)).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
  • Basic Math and Measuring
Level 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have ability to display skills of Level 1 plus:

Closed Die:

  • Perform in-process inspection of product.
  • Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies)

Hand Forge:

  • Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
  • In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings
  • Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
  • Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

  • 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
  • 3+ month's related manufacturing/production experience.
  • Pass Written and Practical Test
  • 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)).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
  • Basic Math and Measuring
Level 3

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have ability to display talents of Level 1 & 2

Closed Die:

  • Ability to train all levels
  • Ability to operate mechanical press
  • Skill to forge all closed die products

Hand Forge:

  • Ability to train all levels
  • Skill to forge all hand forge products
  • Have an ability to…
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