Saw Vacuum Form Operator

Job Description

Saw Vacuum Form Operator

The Saw Vacuum Form Operator sets 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.

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.

  Skills & Qualifications

  Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift.

• Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, protractor, tape measure, height gage, and scales.

  Required Experience

• Prior operation of machinery helpful.

• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.

• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.

• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

• Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.

• High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience

• Math Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Mylar’s.

• Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.

  Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

• 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.

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

• Frequently required to walk.

• Annual baseline hearing test is required.

• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Working conditions are: 100% manufacturing environment.

• Regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts.

• Regularly exposed to vibration of the hand.

• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat.

• Hearing protection must be worn when operating saw, grinding and deburring as well as in other designated areas in the shop.

• Face shield is required when operating saw, grinding and deburring.

• Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.

• Safety Footwear shall be in accordance with the following: ASTM standard F2413-05 with minimum impact resistance, compression resistance and metatarsal designation ratings of 75 foot pounds (i.e. ASTM F2413-05 I/75 C/75 Mt/75), which are viewable on the inside tag of footwear.

  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.

  This is a generic job posting for a Saw Vacuum Form Operator. Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

3333 Main Street

Parsons, Kansas, 67357

United States