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Manufacturing Deburrer - 2nd Shift (Entry Level)

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.

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Compensation
$18–20/hr
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Work Authorization
Work authorization required

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Job overview

Aluminum Precision Products is seeking a Deburrer to remove excess metal and defects from forged parts and inspect them for forging flash and other defects. The role uses deburring, sanding, and grinding tools to meet customer specifications. The posting describes a manufacturing environment and lists experience in deburring, grinding, sanding, polishing, metal finishing, assembly, quality inspection, or manufacturing and production as a possible fit.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Deburring, nice to haveGrinding, nice to haveSanding, nice to havePolishing, nice to haveMetal Finishing, nice to haveAssembly, nice to haveQuality Inspection, nice to haveManufacturing, nice to haveProduction, nice to haveEnglish, requiredAttendance, requiredPunctuality, requiredTeamwork, requiredPersonal Protective Equipment, required

Qualifications

Drug-Free Workplace, requiredOvertime Availability, requiredU.S. Citizen or National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, or Authorized, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Deburrer who will de-burr and inspect forged parts for any forging flash, defects, and/or excess metal from manufactured parts. They will use surface de-burring, sanding, and grinding tool to remove excess metal from manufactured parts.

Job Requirements:

  • 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.

  • Use appropriate tools to remove excess metal and defects from manufactured parts, according to customer specification.

  • Keep accurate count of part/work pieces.

  • Work collaboratively with other employees within APP.

  • Report faulty equipment or facility defect to supervisor.

  • Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

  • Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.

  • Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

  • English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension)

  • Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.

Why work for APP?

  • 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

This role may be a good fit for you if you have had experience in Deburring, Grinding, Sanding, Polishing, Metal Finishing, Assembly, Quality Inspection, and Manufacturing or Production environments.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company, and we are committed to the long-term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and vets.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,771 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–20/hr
  • California median$25–33/hr130 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr897 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19/hr, is 34% below the California median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 311 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 2,771 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,513 postings).
Education
605 of the 2,771 open Manufacturing jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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