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Overview

Assembler - Structural at Ducommun involves performing operations necessary for the installation, assembly, and mating of structural sub-assemblies and assemblies, working from blueprints and instructions with minimal supervision. Ducommun, founded in 1849, is a global provider of manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Lays out and locates reference lines for structural components.
  • Positions and lays up parts using tooling jigs and fixtures.
  • Fits, assembles, and shapes parts using various tools.
  • Positions parts according to work order and blueprint specifications.
  • Fastens parts together using bolts, screws, rivets, and adhesives.
  • Operates drill press, hot dimpler, or riveting machine.
  • Removes small quantities of metal to produce close fits between parts.
  • Continuously improves the assembly process and contributes to teamwork.
  • Improvises shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation.
  • May perform structural repair and rework on assemblies.
  • Responsible for handling and managing hazardous waste.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including leading projects.

Requirements

  • H.S. Diploma or GED.
  • Three years mechanical and/or structural assembly experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of tools and code numbers for fasteners.
  • Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and blueprints.
  • Must comply with specific safety policies.
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
  • Basic computer skills to learn new software programs.
  • Critical thinking and good decision-making skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate within the organization.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Ability to use measuring instruments.

Additional Information

  • Location: 268 E. Gardena Road, Gardena, California, 90248, United States.
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How this job compares in Gardena, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 39% below the $37/hr median for structural welder jobs across California, where the middle half runs $28–$45/hr across 8 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Gardena, CA

Gardena, CA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 538 other active welding openings from 248 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Gardena, or widen the search to California.

Ducommun Incorporated currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (33), Honeywell Aerospace (20), and Aerotek (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $72/hr, El Segundo at $58/hr, and Torrance at $47/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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