Machinist I

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.

About the Opportunity:

Performs basic machining processes and learn more complex processes.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Learn all aspects of machining equipment to produce components as required by written instructions
• Change, set and adjust precision tools as required
• Load and delete programs in the computer
• Learn the machinability of metals.
• Learn to make minor adjustments of feeds and speeds on the assigned machine.
• Learn to grind own cutting tools and drills (other than special purpose tools).
• Maintain specific tolerances and accurately perform dimensions.
• Assist in checking parts using specified gages or check parts using furnished fixtures to see that dimensions are being maintained.
• Learn about improper machine function and how to check parts not being held to the proper dimensions.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and precautions.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis 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

• Have the knowledge of and/or the ability to learn shop geometry and trigonometry.
• Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Compensation & 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.