Mechanical CNC Technician I – Prototyping & Machining

Ducommun, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician I (Mechanical) to build and modify mechanical fixtures, jigs, tooling and engineering prototypes.

You will perform machining and fabrication using CNC equipment and document measurements for engineering use. You will train CNC production operators, follow prototype timelines, and ensure proper handling of hazardous waste generated in the work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant technical certificate or degree preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in conventional and/or CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify mechanical fixtures, jigs, tooling, test setups, and prototypes.
• Perform machining and fabrication tasks using CNC and machine shop equipment.
• Collect measurement data using calipers, micrometers, gauges and report to engineering.
• Create new CNC programs and optimize current programs.
• Train CNC production operators to set up and run programs.
• Follow prototype timelines and communicate changes, delays or risks to the NPI team.
• Handle hazardous waste in accordance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Machine shop proficiency

Mechanical drawings reading

CNC programming

Programming with Mastercam/SolidWorks

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or degree

5+ years CNC machining experience

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CAM Works

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician I (Mechanical) to build and modify mechanical fixtures, jigs, tooling and engineering prototypes.

You will perform machining and fabrication using CNC equipment and document measurements for engineering use. You will train CNC production operators, follow prototype timelines, and ensure proper handling of hazardous waste generated in the work area.