Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic at Certified Thermoplastics Repairs and maintains tooling, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, production machines, building/facility, as well as preventative maintenance and emergency response by performing the following duties. Under minimum supervision, maintain, analyze and correct problems of standard and sophisticated equipment. 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 Certified Thermoplastics site specializes in the extrusion of engineered thermoplastic resins, compounds and alloys, including high temperature resins, flame retardant, low smoke and fume resins, glass and carbon reinforced compounds that add strength and static dissipation properties, and chemical resistance for use in harsh environments. Job Summary Clean, inspect, and repair tooling used for plastics manufacturing and prepare for next production run. General mechanical maintenance of various manufacturing equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Modify and/or adjust basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems for varied use as required by production. Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic system failures. Operate all types of conventional power tools. Lubricate, clean, paint. Set up and operate lathe, mill, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Drive forklift, aerial boom lifts, scissors lifts, and small truck. Physical protection and monitoring. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Start devices to test their performance. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Arc, gas, TIG/MIG welding. Install new equipment. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in the work area. Perform other duties as assigned, including leading projects and participation in project committees. Required Skills and Qualifications Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of mechanical and facilities repair and maintenance. Ability to read, interpret, and verbally communicate documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Read and understand complicated blueprints and specifications. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to work independently and follow detailed, written instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to install, maintain, diagnose and correct problems on complicated machinery and specialized plant equipment (i.e. plastic extrusion and fabrication equipment, automated machine tools, etc.). Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Knowledge of Microsoft software such as ability to email and search the internet for parts and repair methods. Occasional to frequent overtime and weekend work is required. Required Experience and Education High school diploma or equivalent. 5 years’ experience in machine tool field. Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical schematics. 5 years of successful related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required Manufacturing environment. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and fully enclosed steel or composite toe shoes while in all manufacturing areas. Hearing protection, respirator and hard hat in certain manufacturing areas. Noise level is usually moderate. May occasionally work in confined and/or elevated spaces. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. Employee will comply with all applicable ISO procedures (ISO 9001, 14001, 4500). Base Compensation: USD 24.00 - 28.00 Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled 26381 Ferry Ct Santa Clarita, California, 91350 United States #J-18808-Ljbffr