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Hot Die Forging Technician (Weekend-2nd Shift)

ATI
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our Irvine, CA, location plays a vital role in our Forged Products division by producing jet engine components for aerospace customers.

We are currently seeking a forging technician at our Irvine, CA location. This role assists press operators by performing a variety of tasks supporting the forging process of high-performance materials used in jet engine components for the aerospace industry.

A successful forging technician works collaboratively with the team, possess a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to accurately execute written work instructions.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Preparing metal stock for forging, positioning hot metal stock on hot dies, and extracting hot forgings from dies
  • Completing quality assurance and part tracking documentation
  • Preparing thermocouple wiring
  • Operating a forklift following safe work practices
  • Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and execute written instructions.
  • Heavy lifting
  • Dedication to safe work practices

Preferred Qualifications (in Addition To Basic Qualifications)

  • Previous experience in a related field
  • Forklift experience
  • Quality assurance
  • Mechanically inclined

We will train motivated, entry level candidates.

Total Rewards

ATI Has a Total Rewards Package To Attract And Retain Top Talent. As Part Of Our Total Rewards Package, We Offer a Competitive Base Pay With Variable Additional Compensation Opportunities. This Includes:

  • A top 401K plan, including company match
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
  • 15- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 12 paid holidays
  • Performance bonus
  • Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Hourly pay rate: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun):4pm-5am

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

  • It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our Irvine, CA, location plays a vital role in our Forged Products division by producing jet engine components for aerospace customers.

We are currently seeking a forging technician at our Irvine, CA location. This role assists press operators by performing a variety of tasks supporting the forging process of high-performance materials used in jet engine components for the aerospace industry.

A successful forging technician works collaboratively with the team, possess a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to accurately execute written work instructions.

ATI Has a Total Rewards Package To Attract And Retain Top Talent. As Part Of Our Total Rewards Package, We Offer a Competitive Base Pay With Variable Additional Compensation Opportunities. This Includes:

  • A top 401K plan, including company match
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
  • 15- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 12 paid holidays
  • Performance bonus
  • Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Hourly pay rate: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun):4pm-5am

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

  • It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Salary : $23 - $28

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