Process Line Tech

Process Line Technician

Job Summary & Essential Functions: The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position.

Summary: Duties may include attending to equipment that chemically cleans grease, scale, dirt, and other foreign matter from fabricated sheetmetal details. Performs non-destructive tests upon fabricated sheetmetal details in accordance with customer, industry and military specifications. Prepares and applies chemical and sprayed coatings to fabricated sheetmetal details in accordance with customer specifications. Also, must be able to read various mechanical and electronic gauging systems to monitor calibrate and maintain all chemicals and processes within established guidelines.

• The ability to wand into and out of the Baan labor reporting system on a daily basis.
• Verify the operation as specified in the traveler as it relates to the operation being performed (i.e. the proper material, thickness, process, etc.).
• Set up cleaning line for processing of parts.
• Rack or place parts in containers for immersion in chemical and rinsing solutions.
• Process details to customer specifications.
• Dry processed parts.
• Inspect cleaned details to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
• Log necessary data into logbooks.
• Maintain chemical integrity of solutions in the cleaning line.
• Apply chemical coatings by dipping or spraying IAW customer specifications.
• Assists in draining, cleaning and refilling chemical baths.
• Participates in internal and external audit, as needed.
• Properly perform specific calibrations and tests.
• Be knowledgeable of any necessary parts preparation before and after inspection.
• Organize and document test results.
• Follow all approved testing procedures.
• Maintain all equipment, including gauges, application equipment and controls.
• Observe all safety rules while performing tasks.
• Understands and practices the principles of the Ducommun 6-S Program.
• Be familiar with all Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Cross train in other facets of the process line.
• Maintain a minimum of Level I qualification.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
• Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.

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 Coxsackie, New York manufactures structures for Aerospace and Defense.

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

Required Skills & Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job.

• Math Skills - decimals, percentages, fractions - geometry and trigonometry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, indicators, and scales.
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies and travelers.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, software programs and internal ERP systems.
• Communicates courteously and professionally at all organizational levels.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Annual baseline hearing test is required.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications in order to be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Math Skills - decimals, percentages, fractions - geometry and trigonometry preferred.
• Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, software programs and internal ERP systems.

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Safety glasses, safety shoes and other designated personal protective equipment as required for the position.

• Working conditions are: 100% manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Hearing protection is required.
• Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.
• Fully enclosed shoes of solid, leather construction with a steel or composite toe cap (ANSI Z41 compliant) must be worn in all manufacturing areas.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States