NC Operator

NC Operator Operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers (3 Axis) to mill shapes or patterns into the material on aerospace/aircraft parts by performing the following duties. 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 Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies. Why Ducommun? Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces Clean and climate controlled 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 Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or part as guides for subsequent machining.

Set up alignment/positioning and applicable design improvement. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.

Operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. Verifies dimensions and alignment of part. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or part problems.

Work is subject to process and final inspection. Reads/follows shop order/planning instructions, maintains material traceability and performs written entries into shop orders, as required by planning and company procedures. Records entries into Machine Event Logs, reflecting actions taken during machining operations, or providing information for following shifts.

Sets up machines, adjusts, verifies part conformity to blueprint/specification and operates machines to perform a series of progressive machining operations to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill and knowledge of machining techniques and methods. Capable of independently selecting proper tools for set up and operation of Multi-Axis NC equipment and a variety of manual/automatic machines. Sets up all tools, performs related bench work and verifies part conformity using precision measuring equipment as required.

Set up machines with furnished jigs and fixtures to machine production parts. May operate multiple machines. Performs SPC (Statistical Process Control) charting as required.

Assists area leads in process debug, providing potential solutions to common machining problems. Provides input to area lead/supervisor regarding processes that are not capable for either quality or production effectiveness. Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information or documentation.

Support all visitor and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, product, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular and acceptable attendance and is an essential function of this job.