Hot Die Forging Technician

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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. 

We are currently seeking to hire for third shift from 8:00pm to 4:30am Monday through Friday.

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 supervisor

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)

• Forklift experience
• Quality assurance
• Mechanically inclined

Total RewardsATI 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 11 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: $21 to $23 per hour.

About ATI:

Through our extraordinary materials science and advanced, integrated process excellence, ATI creates new specialty materials, then shapes them to meet our customers’ need for ultimate performance and long-term value.

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