Machinist - Milling 1st

About Us:

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.

Pursuit Aerospace in Plainville seeks a Full Time, 1st shift Milling Machinists

About the Opportunity:

Operates all types of CNC Lat Milling machines under the direction of the area supervisor or Lead Person.

Location: Plainville, CT

Onsite 5 days a week Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Performs minor set-ups and operates CNC or milling machines and related equipment where programs, fixtures, and methods have been developed.
• Some Assembly of Parts
• Makes all edits and adjustments as required to produce parts to work orders/blueprint specifications/sketches.
• The ability to operate more than one machine in a cellular environment is required.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of feeds and speeds and a working knowledge of cutting tools and their application.
• Inspects work for all dimensional features as required.
• Produces quality and quantity of work in accordance with Company requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, etc according to Company policy.
• Performs duties always exercising good machining practices.
• Maintains area, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition including operator maintenance sheets.
• Maintains coolant tanks and fills as necessary.
• Assists new and less experienced operators as requested.
• Observes all Company policies, rules, and regulations including good housekeeping, safety and security.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience as a CNC operator
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering sketches.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Clear communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions and customer required records.

Physical Requirements:

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

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.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.