Temp-to-hire Bench Mechanic role at Ducommun, a long-established aerospace/defense manufacturer, working onsite in Orange, CA. You’ll fabricate, assemble and repair sheet metal parts with a strong focus on deburring, chem-mill part cleanup, and precision measurement to tight tolerances. Standout perk: clean, climate-controlled environment with strong benefits and growth opportunities once hired.
- Clean, climate-controlled working environment
- 401K match and annual bonus plan
- Tuition reimbursement and ESPP
Work with general supervision, plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products by performing the following duties.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company inCalifornia. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rushand eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in SouthernCalifornia by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers likeLindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovativemanufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrialmarkets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complexproducts and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-criticalmilitary and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our facility in Orange, CA is a leading globalsupplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium,superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.
Why Ducommun?
- Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean and climate controlled working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
- Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
- Performs all deburring operations.
- Strip remaining maskant and silstic from finished chem mill parts.
- Removes burrs and sharp edges by use of various hand tools and materials such as files and edge breakers.
- Smoothes edges and removes build ups with air or electric equipment using abrasive disk and sleeves.
- Operates burring equipment using countersink, grinding wheels, burring rolls, bench grinders, rotary files, drill presses and jitterbug.
- Control thickness by using ultrasonic gages and micrometers calipers, scales to work to close tolerances +/-.002.
- Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.
Below are examples of information that may be included in the Qualifications section of the job posting
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend instructions such as blue prints and shop drawings, chem. mill templates with an emphasis on chemical milling features, excess and special conditions.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to comply with specific safety policies.
- Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
- Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
- Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
- Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, and simple software programs with assistance.
- Critical thinking skills and good decision-making thought processes.
- Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.
Required Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
This is a generic job posting for a Bench Mechanic. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.
Base Compensation: USD 18.00 - 20.00 Paid Hourly
Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled
1885 N. Batavia Street
Orange, California, 92865
United States