Maintenance Technician

Ducommun•Parsons, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe systems. 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 Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality. Why Ducommun? Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces Clean 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 Maintains preventative maintenance database for facility. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. Assists in dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. Repairs and maintains the physical structure of establishment. Fabricates and repairs benches, partitions, and other wooden structures. Knowledge of policy and procedures in the event of a Hazardous waste release, fire or explosion. Knowledge of the chemical characteristics and location of hazardous waste in the facility. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area. Overtime as required to support manufacturing. Performs other duties and assignments as directed.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to operate an overhead crane and hoist
Must be able to comply with specific safety policies, i.e. Confined Space, Lockout Tagout, etc.
Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Basic Computer Skills: Able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.
High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
One year commercial maintenance experience preferred
Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, cylinders, controls, valves and other function electrical and mechanical components with an hydraulic assembly
Basic to advanced electrical and electronic skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PLC’s and other electronic components preferred
Experience with hot form, SPF presses, Lasers, or Water Jets will get preferred status

Responsibilities

Maintains preventative maintenance database for facility.
Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
Assists in dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired parts.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Repairs and maintains the physical structure of establishment.
Fabricates and repairs benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
Knowledge of policy and procedures in the event of a Hazardous waste release, fire or explosion.
Knowledge of the chemical characteristics and location of hazardous waste in the facility.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Overtime as required to support manufacturing.
Performs other duties and assignments as directed.