Assembler - Multiple Shifts

Ducommun•Town of Coxsackie, NY

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Assemblers assemble aerospace sheet metal products at a bench or on the shop floor. The role may be filled at an entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, with the level determining the applicable pay scale. Ducommun’s Coxsackie, New York facility manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Its integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Qualify for any and all required certificates.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
Ability to read and understand internal procedures, policies, and travelers.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Team-oriented approach and a continuous improvement outlook.
Computer skills and ability to learn new screens, reports, functions, software programs, and internal ERP systems.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally at all organizational levels.
Specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Annual baseline hearing test required.
Ability to occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

Read and understand drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine assembly dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Position parts according to blueprints, fixtures, and operations sheets.
Trim, fit, and fasten parts using bolts, screws, rivets, and adhesives.
Operate hand tools, tooling fixtures, and machines such as belt sanders, saws, grinders, riveting machines, drill presses, and shears.
Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, indicators, and weight scales.
Understand customer specifications relevant to the operation being performed.
Verify that finished work conforms to customer requirements.
Learn basic Lean Manufacturing principles and follow 6-S guidelines.
Follow safety rules, including proper personal protective equipment requirements.
Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
Work overtime as necessary.
Maintain acceptable attendance.
Perform basic BAAN transactions, including clocking in and out, labor reporting, and dispatch-list tasks.
Verify the operation specified in the traveler, including the proper material, thickness, and process.
Perform other duties as assigned.