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AP Precision Metals Inc

General Labor / Helper

$18 to $24 an hour

  • Otay Mesa, CA

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About the role

Pay: $18.00 to $24.00 per hour

Description

Production Support
Grind, deburr, edge-break, and finish metal parts using hand tools and powered equipment.
Install PEM hardware using Pemserter, Haeger, or similar insertion equipment.
Countersink, drill, and prepare parts according to work instructions.
Assist with light assembly of manufactured components.
Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment.
Material Handling
Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products throughout the facility.
Stage production jobs for fabrication, welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping.
Assist with loading and unloading materials and delivery vehicles.
Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (training provided if qualified).
Quality & Safety
Perform basic visual inspections of finished parts to ensure quality standards are met.
Follow work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules.
Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Team Support
Assist multiple departments as production needs change.
Participate in cross-training opportunities to expand manufacturing skills.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with supervisors and fellow production employees.
Job Description
– General Labor / Production Associate
Job Title
: General Labor / Production Associate
Department
: Production
Reports To
: Production Supervisor
Pay Rate
: $18-$24 per hour
Requirements

Experience & Skills
Manufacturing, warehouse, construction, automotive, or industrial experience is preferred but not required.
Entry-level applicants with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Ability to safely use hand tools and basic shop equipment.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
Forklift experience or certification is a plus but not required.
Personal Qualifications
Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to
25 pounds
, and occasionally up to
50 pounds
with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
Ability to safely use hand tools and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the workday.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and respirators where required.
Ability to safely work around industrial equipment, forklifts, cranes, sheet metal, and moving machinery.
Ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, industrial noise, dust, and exposure to metal fabrication processes.

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