Blacksmith Apprentice - 1st Shift

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

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 personnelBasic Math and MeasuringLevel 1Essential 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 TestIn 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 personnelBasic Math and MeasuringLevel 2Essential 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 TestIn 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 personnelBasic Math and MeasuringLevel 3Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Must have ability to display talents of Level 1 & 2Closed 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 operate billet saw

Minimum Required Qualifications: Education and/or Experience:1-2 years of High School or equivalent. 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 personnelBasic Math and measuring
• Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.
• 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 Time9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year's)
• Sick TimeAnnual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)401k (Company matches up to 4%)ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation: Apprentice: $20 - 22.00 per hour