General Labor / Helper in Otay Mesa / South San Diego, California at AP Precision Metals Inc

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.

• 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).

• 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).

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.