Aerospace Structural Assembly Technician

Ducommun, Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Gardena, CA, a leading aerospace and industrial solutions provider, seeks an assembler to perform layout, fit, riveting, drilling, and other assembly duties under minimal supervision.

Work from blueprints and verbal instructions using jigs and tooling, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include laying out components, fastening with rivets and bolts, operating drill presses and riveting machines, and contributing to continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Three years mechanical and/or structural assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints.
• Must be able to comply with specific safety policies.
• Understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lays out and locates necessary reference lines for structural components or assemblies in building the initial and subsequent production structures specified by design or modification changes.
• Positions and lays up parts, using tooling jigs and fixtures, when available.
• Fits, assembles, and shapes parts; determines proper tools (size and length), and performs such operations as drilling, reaming, countersinking, riveting, boring, filing, etc.
• Positions parts according to work order and blueprint specifications.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners including sealant and adhesives.
• Operates drill press, hot dimpler, or riveting machine to assist in assembly operation.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files, blenders, and rollers to produce close fit between parts.
• Continuously improve the assembly process and contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.
• Improvises shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation, as required.
• May perform structural repair and rework on assemblies.
• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety policy adherence

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Calipers

Forklift operation

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. in Gardena, CA, a leading aerospace and industrial solutions provider, seeks an assembler to perform layout, fit, riveting, drilling, and other assembly duties under minimal supervision.

Work from blueprints and verbal instructions using jigs and tooling, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Responsibilities include laying out components, fastening with rivets and bolts, operating drill presses and riveting machines, and contributing to continuous process improvements