Under general supervision, keeps plant machinery and equipment in good repair. Maintains, analyzes and corrects problems of standard machinery, as required. 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. Job Summary Make repairs, replacements, adjustments, inspections, trouble shoot, and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment. General mechanical maintenance, on various mechanical equipment such as, pumps, cranes, hoist, hydraulic systems, vacuum pumps, and basic vehicle repairs Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Operates all types of conventional power tools Lubricates, cleans, paint Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Drive forklift, arial boom lifts, scissors lifts, and small truck Repairs electrical equipment, run conduit Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Start devices to test their performance. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Arc, gas, tig/mig welding Install new equipment Layout jobs and complies bill of material Assists in training new employees & trainees
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED