Production Technician II

Production Technician II

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 Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

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

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and lighting assembly and testing using standard and specialized test and measurement equipment in a manufacturing production environment.
• Perform work to standard work instructions and operating procedures.
• Work from blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools and test equipment
• Test faulty equipment and inspects mechanical and electrical units
• Controls diagnose malfunctions of units
• Repairs or replaces defective units and adjust equipment or machines
• Wire prep, abrading, Etch, prime, pre coat wires and connectors
• Able to work with working parts or components which require special care in handling or other procedures which require good dexterity and facility in use of a variety of hand tools
• May make minor procedural decisions in soldering, fitting, etc., but always within established guidelines
• Must be able to interpret instructions to mix various epoxies and paints for marking bonding
• Perform all appropriate and required documentation for technical assembly and test processes with calibrated tools and equipment. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Be able to verify quality of work, regarding, quality, assembly, solder, and lighting. Perform other assignments as required.
• Performs other duties as required

Work Environment and Safety

• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area
• Mandatory safety glasses in production locations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings/specifications
• Effective use of High School basic math and algebra
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Knowledge with using solder system, wire stripper and crimpers preferred

Required experience and education

• Vocational, High School diploma, or general education degree (GED); or
• 1- 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The company
has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic
duties have been included. Other duties may be assigned. It is not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills
and abilities. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind
the work assignments in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable
accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential function
of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States