Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Ducommun Incorporated; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 1st shift in their Orange, CA facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to read blueprints, and prior experience. With a rich history dating back to 1849, Ducommun offers innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years progressive experience in maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• CPR and First Aid Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Train new employees on maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Welding

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business

Tools

Basic standard tools

Microsoft Software

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, production machines, building/facility, as well as preventative maintenance and emergency response by performing the following duties. Under minimum supervision, maintain, analyze and correct problems of standard and sophisticated equipment.

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 aleading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming oftitanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and weldedassemblies.

Job Summary

• Make repairs, replacements, adjustments, inspections, trouble shoot, and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• General mechanical maintenance, on various mechanical equipment such as, pumps, cranes, hoist, hydraulic systems, vacuum pumps, and basic vehicle repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Operates all types of conventional power tools.
• Lubricates, cleans, paint.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Drive forklift, arial boom lifts, scissors lifts, and small truck.
• Repairs electrical equipment, run conduit.
• Physical Protection and Monitoring.
• Insects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Start devices to test their performance.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Arc, gas, tig/mig welding.
• Install new equipment.
• Layout jobs and complies bill of material.
• Assists in training new employees & trainees.
• 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of mechanical and facilities repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and verbally communicate documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Read and understand complicated blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  
• Must be able to work independently and follow detailed, written instructions.
  
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
• Must be able to install, maintain, diagnose and correct problems on complicated machinery and specialized plant equipment (i.e. milling machine, hot and stretch presses, automated machine tools, radial drill presses, ect.)
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
• Basic standard tools for this trade required to be supplied by individual.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Software such as ability to email and search internet for parts and repair methods.
  
• Occasional to frequent overtime and weekend work is required.

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’sdegree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business
• Minimum 5-7years progressive experience in quality management with supervisoryexperience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• CPR and First Aid Certified preferred
• Familiar with National Electrical Code

This is a generic job posting for a Maintenance 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.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

1885 N. Batavia Street
Orange, California, 92865
United States