Facilities Manager

Manager - Facilities/Maintenance

Coordinates and directs the maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, for the facility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

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 Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Job Summary

• Oversees and directs maintenance personnel and workers engaged in equipment installation, facilities equipment repair for 5-axis machining centers, forming presses (stretch, roll, brake).
  
• Maintains and improves robust preventative maintenance program.
  
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
• Analyzes firm's HVAC systems, lighting, and other factors.
  
• Plans, budgets, and schedules facilities modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction.
  
• Performs audits to support facility planning.
  
• Develops long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements and documentation for facility.
  
• Formulates and coordinates program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents.
  
• Acts as liaison to public utility, environmental, and energy agencies.
  
• Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
  
• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation, layout, and communication services.
  
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret Electrical Drawings, schematics, mechanical drawings and architectural drawings.
  
• Working knowledge of N.E.C. (National Electrical Code), U.B.C. (Uniform Building Code) and U.P.C. (Uniform Piping Code).
  
• Ability to write report business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
• Must be able to comply with specific safety policies.
  
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
  
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
  
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
  
• Basic Computer Skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions, and simple software programs with assistance.
  
• Critical thinking skills and good decision-making thought processes.

Required Experience and Education

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Base Compensation: USD 81,000.00 - 120,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road
Gardena, California, 90248
United States