At Advances Pressure Systems, a SHAPE company, we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success.  

The APS difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, APS team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.

What it’s Like to Work Here.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.

Wage Information:

$20 to $28 an hour

General Purpose:

Performs complex machining operations in support of manufacturing activities from a variety of rough sketches or drawings that serve as input.  Work is completed under direction and/or guidance of the department Lead.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working from drawings and engineering instructions, build to specification parts, tools or fixtures for development, model shop or prototype projects.
• Set up and operate equipment such as lathes, drills, screw and milling machines.
• Executes assignments using manual and CNC mills and lathes and other available tooling.
• Determine and prepare and jigs or special attachments needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints or drawings necessary to complete assignments.  Prepare own layouts.
• Use micrometers, vernier calipers and other precision measuring tools to ensure in-process or that finished product matches specified tolerances.
• Perform maintenance and cleanup of work area.
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions using precision measuring tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid working knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Intermediate level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team environment.
• Intermediate level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent training.
• Minimum of two (2) years machine operations experience and/or enrollment and completion of apprentice program.
• Preference given to candidates with OKUMA machines.

No Recruiters Please!

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.