Tank Operator

About the Company

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. It began as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and later helped launch the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to pioneers such as Lindbergh, Douglas, and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, specializing in electronic and structural systems, complex products, and components for commercial aircraft, military and space programs, and industrial applications. The El Mirage, CA facility 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 – recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Clean, climate‑controlled working environment. Opportunities 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

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, work orders, traveler instructions, and shop sketches; write simple correspondence; present information one‑on‑one; perform arithmetic operations in all units of measure; calculate etch rates; apply common‑sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions; solve problems with several concrete variables; operate a hoist and crane; and use power tools such as drills, saws, and wrenches.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sr. Tank Operator to conduct chemical milling functions.
• Rack and repair parts.
• Verify thickness and dimensions of components.
• Calculate etch rates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience preferred.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual bonus plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Base Compensation: USD 18.00 – 25.00 per hour (paid hourly).