Forming Operator (1st Shift)

Precision Castparts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive bonus

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

PCC Aerostructures in Southern California is seeking a Forming Operator- Level 1 on first shift. This entry‑level role involves supervised forming tasks, loading material onto fixtures, and using basic hand tools to meet customer specifications.

You will verify part dimensions with micrometers and calipers and support a clean, safe manufacturing environment. Compensation ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, with a quarterly incentive bonus and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in mechanical forming or related processes.
• Ability to read technical documents, prints and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic tool handling.

Responsibilities

• With supervision, perform basic forming tasks such as loading material onto fixtures.
• Perform basic material forming using equipment per customer specifications.
• Perform basic inspection to ensure forming meets specs.
• Maintain area organization and cleanliness throughout shift.

Skills

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Inspection tools

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Job description

1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Compensation Range *dependent on experience*: $20/h - $23/h + quarterly incentive bonus + overtime opportunities

Position Summary

The Forming Operator- Level 1 is an entry level position requiring significant supervision to perform a variety of basic level forming tasks. These tasks require basic competencies in determining the right tool for the job, reading technical documents, prints and work instructions, using templates, jigs and fixtures to execute forming operations to customer specifications. In addition, level one forming operators will use basic hand tools and hand held measuring tools such as scales, micrometers and calipers to verify part dimensions. Typically 0-1 years of experience required with evidence of strong mechanical aptitude.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• With direct supervision, perform a verity of basic forming tasks such as loading raw material onto fixtures, jigs and presses.
• Perform basic material forming operations using basic forming equipment and tools according to customer specification.
• Perform basic inspection operations to insure component material forming to customer specification.
• Maintain area organization and cleanliness through-out shift.

Required Skills

• The ability to use basic hand tools as well as Air/Power tools.
• The ability to use basic inspection tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers and feeler gauges to complete required inspection procedures.

Required Experience

• This position requires basic experience working with mechanical processes and methods such as hand tools, and light equipment such as drills and pneumatic tools, presses and heat treating ovens.
• 0-1 years of experience

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical shop conditions
• Daily duties require:
• Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on your assigned shift

Business Profile

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.

Location Profile:

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.