CNC Machinist - D Shift

Ducommun•Parsons, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ducommun is hiring a CNC Machinist at its Parsons, Kansas facility, which manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. The role sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Depending on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, the hire may be placed at the entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level. The D shift runs Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. after the training period. Ducommun describes its workplace as having a clean working environment and opportunities for career growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, with up to 3 years of related experience in the job function and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to operate an overhead crane and hoist.
Ability to use measuring instruments, including calipers, height gages, scales, and micrometers.
Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Team-oriented approach and a continuous-improvement outlook.
Math skills including decimals, percentages, fractions, ratios, proportions, and geometry; trigonometry is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.

Nice To Haves

Geometry and trigonometry skills.

Responsibilities

Review blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine finished-work-piece dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for machining.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and lathes.
Calculate and set machining controls such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter commands to retrieve or input control data.
Start and observe machine operations, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as needed.
Verify that finished work pieces conform to specifications.
Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
Coordinate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining problems.
Set up and run more than one machine at a time.
Collect statistical process control (SPC) data according to the control plan attached to the work order.
Make adjustments necessary to maintain quality parts within SPC control limits.
Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed.