Machinist

Machinist

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

As a Machinist you will have the opportunity to shape metal, plastic, or other materials into precise parts, instruments, and tools. Interpret blueprints and CAD drawings, set up and operate machinery, and inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy and quality!

Location: Eastford, CT

This is a full-time role 3:30 pm to Midnight, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Review Drawings, and instructions to understand specifications
• Monitor machines while running changing tools, offsets when necessary
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously
• Inspect output using basic inspection equipment and quick-check gaging
• Use Kaizen to flow parts and drive down costs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time according to Company policy

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Mechanical skills
• 1+ year experience in setup and operation of CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to use air and electric tools to remove metal
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Self-starter/motivated team player
• Perform secondary operations as required: Deburring, Assembly, Marking, etc.
• Ability to make tool adjustments and changes
• Good math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Working Conditions:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30-50 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.