Process Line Operator
Tends equipment that chemically cleans oil,
grease, dirt, and other foreign matter from parts/metal objects.
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
- Removes oil, grease, dirt, and mil markings from material.
- Loads objects in baskets on conveyor that carries them through series of chemical and rinsing baths, or places objects on racks or in containers and immerses objects in chemical and rinsing solutions.
- Moves control to start conveyor and to regulate conveyor speed.
- Maintains consistency of cleaning solutions by adding specified amount of chemical to solutions.
- Drains, cleans, and refills tanks with chemicals.Dries objects.
- Examines cleaned objects to ensure conformance to standards.
- Responsible for the proper storage of hazardous wastes within the process line department and collection of hazardous wastes from other departments, including transportation to the hazardous waste storage shed.
- Handle hazardous waste, which may include labeling and transferring to central storage area.
- Accurately records required information in customer required log books.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
- Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane.
- Must be able to comply with specific safety policies.
- Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
- Understand and follow through on both verbal, written instructions and communicate effectively.
- Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
- Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.
Required Experience and Education
- 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, ratios, proportions; geometry and trigonometry is a plus.
- Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.
This is a generic job posting for a Process Line 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
Ducommun, Inc.
sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Mar 01, 2026