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 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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust training program

What we need:
We are looking for a Die Handler that will transport dies between storage and use, load dies onto forging press, maintain die storage, and performs other general labor as required.
Job Requirements:

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Drive and operate a forklift.
• Operate Overhead Crane
• Transport dies between storage and presses.
• Clean and grease dies.
• Review schedule and Plan daily work agenda
• Operate a sandblast booth and a steam clean machine
• Preassemble / disassemble tooling set-ups as required to specified procedures
• Able to use a sledge hammer as part of assembly disassembly.
• Load and unload dies from Car bottom furnaces
• Assist in die set-ups at the press.
• Return dies to correct locations in die storage.
• Maintain computerized die inventory and perform audits.
• Maintain die storage.
• 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.
• Participate in departments 5s program.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed)
• Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies
• Demonstrates a firm commitment to achieving APP’s Key Results
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to Lead / Supervisor / Manager.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported per APP’s safety policy.

Skill Requirements:

• Completed High School.
• Must be a certified forklift operator.
• Previous forging experience is preferred, but not required.
• On-the-job training is provided for this position.
• 3 months related manufacturing/production experience.
• Able to read and understand instructions.
• Blue print knowledge (a plus)
• 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)).

Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 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.