NC Operator

Ducommun•Gardena, CA

10d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Operator operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control machines and machining centers, including 3-axis equipment, to mill shapes or patterns into aerospace and aircraft parts. Work may involve NC multi-axis machines, NC lathes/routers, and 5-axis core mills. The operator sets up and runs machines, performs bench work, selects tools, and uses precision measuring equipment to meet close tolerances and finish specifications. Work is subject to process and final inspection. The position measures, marks, and scribes material or parts; verifies machine settings and finished-part conformity; and detects malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. The operator follows shop orders, planning instructions, and specifications; maintains material traceability and production records; and records machine events for current and following shifts. The role also supports process debugging, identifies quality or production-effectiveness concerns, may operate multiple machines, assists with training helpers and trainees, and appropriately protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This is a temporary-to-hire, second-shift role based at Ducommun’s Gardena, California facility. The position may be filled at entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Compensation is $20.00–$34.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–10 years of related experience.
Ability to independently select appropriate tools for setting up and operating multi-axis NC equipment and a variety of manual and automatic machines.
Proficient ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Ability to learn and navigate software programs, run reports, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities efficiently and on time.
Ability to read and understand shop planning and internal and customer specifications.
Knowledge of basic shop mathematics, including arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing-environment experience is preferred.
Basic trigonometry and algebra are helpful.
Experience with NC multi-axis machines, NC lathes/routers, or 5-axis core mills.

Responsibilities

Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or parts as guides for machining.
Set up machine alignment and positioning, and make applicable design improvements.
Start and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Verify finished parts conform to specifications, including checking dimensions and alignment.
Conduct trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
Follow shop orders, planning instructions, internal and customer specifications, and company procedures.
Maintain material traceability and make required written entries in shop orders and machine event logs.
Set up machines, select and set up tools, perform related bench work, and operate machines to perform progressive machining operations to exacting tolerances and finish specifications.
Use furnished jigs and fixtures to machine production parts; may operate multiple machines.
Use precision measuring equipment to verify part conformity.
Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting as required.
Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or part problems.
Assist area leads with process debugging and provide potential solutions to common machining problems.
Provide input to area leads or supervisors on processes that are not capable of meeting quality or production-effectiveness needs.
Assist in training General Helpers and Trainees.
Store and handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use.