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Overview

Ducommun, founded in 1849, is the oldest company in California and a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The Production Technician II role involves performing electrical, mechanical, and lighting assembly and testing in a manufacturing production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical, mechanical, and lighting assembly and testing using standard and specialized test and measurement equipment.
  • Work from blueprints and other specifications, using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Test faulty equipment and inspect mechanical and electrical units.
  • Diagnose malfunctions of units and repair or replace defective units.
  • Prepare wires and connectors, including abrading, etching, priming, and pre-coating.
  • Interpret instructions to mix various epoxies and paints for bonding.
  • Document technical assembly and test processes with calibrated tools and equipment.
  • Verify quality of work regarding assembly, solder, and lighting.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings/specifications.
  • Effective use of basic math and algebra.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Team-oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
  • Knowledge of solder systems, wire strippers, and crimpers preferred.
  • Vocational, High School diploma, or GED; or 1-3 years related experience.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Clean and climate-controlled working environment.
  • Responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste.
  • Mandatory safety glasses in production locations.

Benefits

PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Carson, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 49% below the $47/hr median for manufacturing welder jobs across California, where the middle half runs $30–$71/hr across 32 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 9% 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 Carson, CA

Carson, CA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 314 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.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). 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 Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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