Saw Vacuum Form Operator

Saw & Vacuum Form Operator

Set up and operate machine tools such as vacuum box or friction saw to form and/or cut metallic and nonmetallic work pieces to blueprint tolerance. Duties will vary to the assigned machine or task.

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

• Vertical high speed friction saw
• Lay out of parts by scribing net lines and cutting within .100 of lines.
• Order blueprints and fixtures to determine net areas of parts.
• Grind and deburr all parts so they can be handled safely at next operation.
• Change broken blades as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work area per 6s check list.

Vacuum Forming - sets up and operates vacuum press to form sheet metal into structural shapes.

• Loads and unloads parts and dies into vacuum press.

• Starts and stops chart recorder that records time and temperature.

• Obtains quality buyoff on parts and chart record.

• Checks own work and takes first part to quality inspection.

• Able to adjust process for additional parts to keep within control limits for SPC as needed.

• Collects SPC data according to the control plan attached to the work order.

• Cross trained in Blast dept.

• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

• Other duties as assigned.