NC Operator

NC Operator

Operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and

machining centers (3 Axis) to mill shapes or patterns into the material on aerospace/aircraft parts. Use of NC Multi-Axis machines, NC Lathes/Routers and/or 5 axis Core mills

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 Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

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

• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or part as guides for subsequent machining.

• Set up alignment/positioning and applicable design improvement.

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.

• Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.

• Operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

• Verifies dimensions and alignment of part.

• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or part problems.

• Work is subject to process and final inspection

• Reads/follows shop order/planning instructions, maintains material traceability and performs written entries into shop orders, as required by planning and company procedures

• Records entries into Machine Event Logs, reflecting actions taken during machining operations, or providing information for following shifts

• Sets up machines, adjusts, verifies part conformity to blueprint/specification and operates machines to perform a series of progressive machining operations to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill and knowledge of machining techniques and methods

• Capable of independently selecting proper tools for set up and operation of Multi-Axis NC equipment and a variety of manual/automatic machines

• Sets up all tools, performs related bench work and verifies part conformity using precision measuring equipment as required

• Set up machines with furnished jigs and fixtures to machine production parts

• May operate multiple machines

• Performs SPC (Statistical Process Control) charting as required

• Assists area leads in process debug, providing potential solutions to common machining problems

• Provides input to area lead/supervisor regarding processes that are not capable for either quality or production effectiveness

• Assist in training General Helpers and Trainees

• Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information or documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Capable of independently selecting proper tools for set up and operation of Multi-Axis NC equipment and a variety of manual/automatic machines
• Proficient ability to read/understand blue print/specifications
• Able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to learn and navigate software programs, run reports, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities timely and efficiently
• Must read and understand shop planning.
• Must read and understand internal and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Basic trigonometry and algebra helpful.
• Proficient with shop machines, hand tools and measuring equipment.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3 - 10 years of related experience

• Manufacturing environment preferred

This is a generic job posting for a NC Operator. 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.

Base Compensation: USD 20.00 - 34.00 Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road

Gardena, California, 90248

United States