General Helper 1st Shift Temp to Hire

General Helper

Assist shop personnel with a variety of support tasks that are based on department placement. The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Under direct supervision assists in various shop activities 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 Gardena, 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

• Loads & unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, or trucks.

• Transport equipment or materials to various designated work areas for processing.

• Load trash bins and compactors

• Fill propane bottles.

• Change out on equipment.

• Operate hand tools and handling equipment when instructed.

• Read work instructions necessary to assist in operational process.

• Move materials and supplies for department personnel.

• Assist with housekeeping and cleanup operations.

• Provide support to shop personnel where needed.

• Perform light mechanical assembly.

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

• Performs other duties as assigned including participation in project committees

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple directions, traveler or work instructions, MSD.

• Sheets, part numbers.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Critical thinking skills and good decision making thought processes.

• Understanding and application of directions provided by lead/supervisor/manager.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Required Experience and Education

• Must have H.S. Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Base Compensation: USD 18.00 - 19.00 Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road

Gardena, California, 90248

United States