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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.\n\nToday 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nJob Summary\n\nLays out and locates necessary reference lines for structural components or assemblies in building the initial and subsequent production structures specified by design or modification changes.\n\nPositions and lays up parts, using tooling jigs and fixtures, when available.\nFits, assembles, and shapes parts; determines proper tools (size and length), and performs such operations as drilling, reaming, countersinking, riveting, boring, filing, etc.\n\nPositions parts according to work order and blueprint specifications.\n\nFastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners including sealant and adhesives.\n\nOperates drill press, hot dimpler, or riveting machine to assist in assembly operation.\nRemoves small quantities of metal with hand files, blenders, and rollers to produce close fit between parts.\n\nContinuously improve the assembly process and contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.\nImprovises shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation, as required.\n\nMay perform structural repair and rework on assemblies.\nResponsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.\n\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\n\nHas thorough knowledge of use of the above tools and of code numbers for different types of rivets, bolts, nuts, screws, etc.\n\nTools & Equipment:\nPower tools: Drills, sanders, rivet guns, rivet squeezes, etc.\n\nHand tools: Squares, hammers, punches, pencil compass, chisels, wrenches, pliers, cutters, saw, screwdriver, scribe, scales, snips, dividers, etc.\n\nAbility to read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints.\n\nMust be able to comply with specific safety policies.\n\nUnderstand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.\n\nTeam oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.\n\nBasic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, and simple software programs with assistance.\n\nCritical thinking skills and good decision-making thought processes\n\nAbility to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization.\n\nAbility to operate a forklift\n\nAbility to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, scales, tape measure, and apply decimals\n\nRead and understand internal procedures and policies\n\nUnderstand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions\n\nRequired Experience and Education\n\nH.S. Diploma or GED\nThree years mechanical and/or structural assembly experience.\n\nBase Compensation: USD 18.00 - 27.00 Paid Hourly\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled\n\n268 E. 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