Job Description

NC Operator

Operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers (3 Axis) to mill shapes or patterns into the material on aerospace/aircraft parts by performing the following duties

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in
California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush
and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern
California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like
Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative
manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial
markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex
products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical
military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our facility in Gardena, CA is a
leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of
titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded
assemblies.

Essential Functions

Set up machines of 3 and 5
axis and fixtures to machine production parts with in standard time.
Sets up all tools.
Verifies part conformity using
precision measuring equipment as required.
Performs related bench work.
Starts and observes machine
operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
Verifies conformance of
finished work piece to specifications
Reads/follows shop order/planning
instructions, maintains material traceability and performs written entries
into shop orders as required
Read drilling or routing
operations set up to carry out the specified operation
Determines tools required to
perform a variety of close tolerance drilling, tapping and milling
operations
Pull required fixtures, holding
devices and materials
Insert tools in tool holders and
installs per-set tools in machine
Adjusts tool travel distances,
may make program adjustments as required
Ability to program as needed to
support production
Inputs required program
instructions
Monitors machine operations
Inspects machined parts to ensure
job specifications are maintained
Stock inventory and put
tools away in proper place
Ensure machinery and area
is kept clean and maintained
May operate multiple machines.

Skills & Qualifications

Previous CNC
machine operation experience required
Previous Fanuc and
Siemens control experience helpful.
Has
proficiency in basic shop math skills and understands machining practices
in a variety of materials
Ability to read
shop blueprints
Must apply
common sense understanding and carry out instructions from written, verbal
or diagram form
Ability to use
measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
Strong mechanical aptitude
desired

High school diploma or general degree
(GED) education or equivalent
5 years of experience in CNC
Machining use of Fanuc and Siemens controls helpful.
Math Skills – Must know shop math
i.e. trigonometry, decimals, fractions.
Basic Computer Skills – able to
learn new screens, spreadsheet, reports, functions and simple software
programs with assistance

Base Compensation: USD 20.00 - 25.00 Paid
Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road
Gardena, California, 90248
United States