Aluminum Precision Products · 1 day ago
CNC Machine Shop Lead - 1st Shift
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$23.76/hr - $32.68/hr
10+ years expAluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. They are seeking a CNC Machine Shop Lead who will oversee all operations performed by the personnel under their supervision, ensuring adherence to safety and production requirements while providing training and support to the team.
AutomotiveManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment
Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs
Ensure adherence to APP’s policies and procedures, including our code of conduct and ethics policy, product safety, employee safety and cultural beliefs
On-the-job training will be provided for this position
Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions
Use various surface-grinding tools to remove the defects from manufactured parts
Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts
Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers
Review master schedule to determine best use of personnel to achieve On Time delivery
Assign job tasks based on scheduled workload
Work with inspection team and assign priority as necessary
Direct Work flow with tool crib technician daily to ensure we meet our OTD goals
Approve CNC program updates as jobs are completed by maintaining the program files for all CNC equipment
Ensure adherence to all process specifications
Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors and Managers (as needed)
Assist, as needed, Quality staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Internal Specification Reviews, Corrective Actions, Quality Planning, and Assist other Departments
Attend technical meetings to provide support (as needed)
Comply with all APP, Inc. safety rules and company policies
Will instruct, train, and motivate machine shop department employees on work to be performed in accordance with Company standards
Provide coverage for machine shop Supervisor or shop foreman when necessary
Communicate Company policy and safety rules
Continually update educational knowledge and best machine practices to enhance the overall production in the shop
Provide input for performance evaluations Checks and answers email in a timely manner
Always consider how decisions will affect our Key Results Goals
Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work areas
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager
Qualification
Required
Must have comprehensive knowledge of all of the equipment being used in the machine shop
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Have at least ten years of CNC and conventional set up knowledge and operation
Should have some vocational training in the machining and manufacturing fields
Have excellent blueprint reading skills
First article lay out skills
Good math skills
Microsoft office knowledge
Experience with ERP software
Strong background in inspection of aerospace parts and forgings
Have strong communication skills and work well with others
The ability to edit and write CNC programs
Benefits
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
Company
Aluminum Precision Products
Aluminum Precision Products is an aviation & aerospace company providing engineering, tooling, and forging services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Philip S. Keeler
Founder
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2025-07-04
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