Assembler - Multiple Shifts

Ducommun Incorporated; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent culture

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Coxsackie, NY is seeking an Assembler to build aerospace sheet metal assemblies. You will read drawings, set up operations, and fasten components using common shop tools on benches or the floor. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The position supports lean manufacturing, safety rules, and occasional overtime. Competitive benefits and a path to progression are highlighted by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with basic math and blueprints knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and travelers with attention to tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and physical stamina for lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiar with ERP systems and BAAN transactions for shop floor tasks.
• Team oriented, with good communication at all levels and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Position parts using blueprints, fixturings and operation sheets.
• Trim, fit, and fasten parts with bolts, rivets, screws, and adhesives.
• Operate tools and machines such as belt sander, saw, grinder, riveter, drill press, and shear.
• Use calipers and measuring devices to verify tolerances.
• Follow lean manufacturing, 6‑S practices, and safety rules.
• Handle hazardous waste properly and work overtime when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

ERP systems

Professional communication

Vision tests

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Certificates eligibility

Tools

BAAN ERP

Belt sander

Saw

Grinder

Riveting machine

Drill press

Shear

Job description

Assembler

Assemblers will assembles aerospace sheet metal products working at a bench or on shop floor.

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 Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch‑forming, thermal‑forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads and understands drawings, specifications and work instructions to determine dimensions and tolerances of a finished assembly, the sequence of operations, and set‑up requirements.
• Positions parts by following blueprints, fixturings, and operations sheets.
• Trims, fits, and fastens parts together with bolts, screws, rivets, and adhesives.
• Operates various hand tools, tooling fixtures, and machines such as belt sander, saw, grinder, riveting machine, drill press, and shear.
• Uses precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, indicators, and weight scales.
• Understands customer specifications as they relate to the operation being performed.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to customer requirements.
• Learns basic Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Follows 6‑S guidelines.
• Follows all safety rules, including proper PPE requirements, while performing tasks.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
• Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs basic BAAN transactions (clock in/clock out, labor reporting, dispatch list).
• Verifies the operation as specified in the traveler as it relates to the operation being performed (i.e. the proper material, thickness, process, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must qualify for any and all required certificates.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Math Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions - geometry and trigonometry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
• Ability to read and understand internal procedures, policies, and travelers.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
• Team‑oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, software programs and internal ERP systems.
• Communicates courteously and professionally at all organizational levels.
• Specific vision abilities required, include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Annual baseline hearing test is required.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This is a generic job posting for anAssembler. 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.

Pay Range: $18.25-20.00/hour

Base Compensation: USD 18.25 - 19.50Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States