Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Now hiring for a Forge Apprentice
Location: South Gate, CA
Pay Rate: $19.50 – $20.48 per hour
Shift: 1st/2nd
Work You Can Be Proud Of.
Ready to launch your manufacturing career in the aerospace industry? We are seeking motivated Forge Apprentices to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing experience who want to develop specialized skills in forging, heat treatment, inspection, and metal processing.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required
- Experience in metal manufacturing, forging, machining, or production environments is a plus
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Job Duties
- Perform final surface inspection and conditioning of forged parts before shipment
- Apply product identification markings according to specifications
- Prepare furnace loads based on material type and production requirements
- Verify part counts, straightness, and flatness before and after heat treatment
- Perform cold and hot straightening of materials as needed
- Conduct hardness inspections on forged products
- Assist with furnace startup and monitor heat treatment processes
- Support production operations and maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
- Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Steel-toed boots required
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.
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What You Will Do
As a Forge Apprentice you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
The Forge Apprentice is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through production activities that help create quality finished products. This role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently follow production procedures.
Successful Forge Apprentice professionals understand manufacturing processes, production quality, workplace safety, and teamwork while maintaining productivity and operational efficiency. Consistency and reliability are essential characteristics for success.
This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and contributing to team success.