Machine Operator

Ducommun, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Santa Clarita, California seeks a Machine Operator- Level 1 to support extrusion and fabrication within the Engineered Products Group. You will read shop orders, set up equipment, cut parts to length, and perform assembly and deburring tasks to ensure high-quality output.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and precision in a climate-controlled environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret shop orders, drawings, instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Use precision measuring tools.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Read shop orders and blueprints.
• Run extruder machine and basic operations.
• Cut parts to length and machine/fabricate parts.
• Assemble parts and deburr after extrusion.
• Package finished product and maintain work area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Precision measuring

Mathematical ability

Mechanical aptitude

Team contribution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator

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 Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

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

• Machine Operator- Level 1
• Runs extruder machine - basic operations
• Cuts parts to length
• Machines and fabricates parts
• Assembly of parts
• Deburrs parts after extrusion
• Packages finished product.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop orders, basic blue prints, shop drawings, process alerts, work instructions, etc. as required.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math functions at a 12th grade level.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Has passion for their work and Ducommun; finds creative and unique ways to contribute to the team.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year minimum of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, entry level
• Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

26381 Ferry Ct
Santa Clarita, California, 91350
United States