Machinist I (1st Shift)

Pursuit Aerospace • Eastford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist position performs all aspects necessary for the machining processes used in the manufacturing of components. This is a full-time role 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Operates all manual, CNC, or EDM machines to perform completely and independently specific operations as outlined in the methods and process sheets
• Changes, sets, and adjusts precision tools as required
• Loads and deletes programs in the computer
• Makes minor adjustments of feeds and speeds on the assigned machine
• Grinds own cutting tools and drills (other than special purpose tools)
• Maintains specific tolerances and accurately performs dimensions
• Checks parts using specified gages or furnished fixtures to ensure dimensions are maintained
• Performs routine maintenance checks and reports improper machine function
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area
• Follows all applicable safety rules and precautions
• Assists with related training of other employees as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED