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Overview

The Engineering Technician (Mechanical) at Ducommun supports all Engineering teams by performing hands-on mechanical assembly, fixture builds, CNC programming, prototype builds, and production process validation. Ducommun, founded in 1849, is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Build, assemble, and modify mechanical fixtures, jigs, tooling, test setups, and Engineering prototypes.
  • Perform machining and fabrication tasks using CNC and machine shop equipment.
  • Collect simple build or measurement data for Engineering use using basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Create new CNC programs and optimize current programs.
  • Train CNC production operators to set up and run new and existing programs.
  • Follow established prototype build timelines and communicate changes, delays, or risks to the NPI team.
  • Protect and maintain all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately.
  • Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information.
  • Manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Proficient in use of machine shop equipment (drill press, saws, hand tools, CNC Mills, CNC lathes, grinders, etc.).
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and assembly instructions.
  • Proficient in programming using Mastercam, SolidWorks, CAM Works, or equivalent.
  • Experience in programming CNC mills and lathes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Relevant technical certificate or degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly, testing, and/or soldering.

Additional Information

  • Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.
  • Location: 23301 S. Wilmington Ave, Carson, California, 90745, United States.
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Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 483 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 57% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Carson, CA

Carson, CA currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Carson, 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 (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). 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 $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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