Forming Operator; 1st Shift

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, California, North Hollywood

Sep 05, 2026

Country United States of America

State / County California

City North Hollywood

Division Aerostructures

Company Klune North Hollywood

Function Operations

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Opportunity 23974

1st Shift

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Compensation Range
* dependent on experience*: $20/h - $23/h + quarterly incentive bonus + overtime opportunities

Position Summary:

The Forming Operator
- Level 1 is an entry level position requiring significant supervision to perform a variety of basic level forming tasks. These tasks require basic competencies in determining the right tool for the job, reading technical documents, prints and work instructions, using templates, jigs and fixtures to execute forming operations to customer specifications. In addition, level one forming operators will use basic hand tools and hand held measuring tools such as scales, micrometers and calipers to verify part dimensions.

Typically 0-1 years of experience required with evidence of strong mechanical aptitude.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• With direct supervision, perform a verity of basic forming tasks such as loading raw material onto fixtures, jigs and presses.
• Perform basic material forming operations using basic forming equipment and tools according to customer specification.
• Perform basic inspection operations to insure component material forming to customer specification.
• Maintain area organization and cleanliness through-out shift.

Required Skills:

• The ability to use basic hand tools as well as Air/Power tools.
• The ability to use basic inspection tools such as scales, micrometers, calipers and feeler gauges to complete required inspection procedures.

Required Experience:

• This position requires basic experience working with mechanical processes and methods such as hand tools, and light equipment such as drills and pneumatic tools, presses and heat treating ovens.
• 0-1 years of experience

Level of

Education:

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical shop conditions
• Daily duties require:
• Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on your assigned shift

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $23.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter .

Employees will receive 104 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms…